Julie Willis has lived in Homewood with her husband, Arthur, and their three children for 14 years. All three of her children have attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Her youngest son is a current student and her older daughter and son are HF graduates who went on to earn college degrees from Trinity Christian College and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Initially drawn to Homewood by what their schools could offer a special needs child, Julie is grateful that the schools and the community at large have served her family well.

A University of Illinois Alum, Julie earned a Bachelor’s in Economics, a Master’s in Library and Information Science, and a Law degree from the U of I. Since graduating from law school, Julie has spent her career working to ensure that people receive fair and just from their government agencies through her 27 years as an attorney with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. She is currently an Attorney Supervisor in that office.

Julie currently serves as Congregation President at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Country Club Hills. Prior to her election as President, she served as Congregation Secretary and as President and Treasurer of the school’s Parent-Teacher League.

Julie feels privileged to serve as a Homewood Village Trustee.