Dennis Wise - After 35 years of law enforcement, Wise authored "Honor Above All Else.....Removing the Veil of Secrecy,” which details his law enforcement career and brings to light the abuse of power and power of corruption within the agencies he worked for, and also details many personal and humorous stories accumulated throughout his career. Honors include serving as President of the American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens, starting the 'Vests for Life' program, and receiving the J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Award for 'Distinguished Police Service. Wise's, writing, experiences and perspective have made him a sought after guest by many national news outlets.

Richard T. Bradley (May 18, 1955 - present) - Bradley has served as the IL 40th District State Representative since 1997. His resume includes time as the Assistant General Superintendent for Department of Streets and Sanitation; before that, Richards earned his B.A. in political science at Concordia Teachers College. He is a member of the Logan Square Lions Club, Portage Park Chamber of Commerce, Independence Park Library, and Friends of the Library.