According to Facebook posts, Joanne E. Trapani, one-time village president of Oak Park, has passed away.

Please check back here for obituary.

Also, read about her life and work in the community at

Windy City Times, April 11, 2001, Trapani becomes state's first lesbian mayor: Website Link Here .

The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame website: chicagolgbthalloffame.org/trapani-joanne/ .

Chicago Gay History, video remarks of Carole Goodwin: Website Link Here .