As a practicing physician and medical clinic owner serving over 10,000 patients in Cook County, Forys knows first-hand the importance of providing people with access to affordable, quality health care in our community. Forys has also learned that we must find a way to control the skyrocketing costs while continuing to provide the highest quality of care.
“Every person deserves access to affordable, quality health care,” Forys said. “I will bring the much needed medical experience and understanding to the County Board, and will work hard to ensure that the County hospital system provides the best possible care in a cost-effective manner.”
Forys also promised to battle waste and corruption in Cook County, as well as lead the fight the unfair Todd Stroger sales tax.
“I have truly lived the American dream and I want to give back to my community and the people who have given me so much,” Forys said. “I believe that public service is the best way to do that. I understand that it is not only a great honor, but also a great responsibility.”
Forys has received the endorsements of Congressman Mike Quigley and Commissioner Larry Suffredin.
“I’m proud to give my endorsement to Victor Forys,” said Congressman Quigley. “I believe Victor will be a great representative for the residents of the 17th District and that his medical expertise will serve the Cook County Board well.”
“I join Mike Quigley in endorsing Victor Forys whose community involvement, medical practice and business background make him a perfect candidate for the Cook County Board,” said Commissioner Larry Suffredin.
Commissioner Forrest Claypool has also endorsed Victor Forys.
Forys and his wife, Anna, have two children, Tamara, 24 and Phillip, 20. He is a graduate of Lane Tech High School, the University of Illinois, and the Gdnask Medical School in Poland.
The 17th District is comprised of areas including Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Palos and south in a narrow corridor to Lemont, Orland Park and Tinley Park.