About John

John lives in Washington Township with his wife, Stephanie, and their four children.  A native of Mapleton, Illinois, John and Stephanie chose Tazewell County (just as John's great, great-grandfather did) to start and raise their family.  John coaches youth baseball, basketball, and soccer with the Washington Park District, is a member of the Washington Club of Rotary International, and is an appointed member of the East Peoria Fire and Police Commission.    

John works in Washington as an attorney with a practice focusing on governmental law, and business/commercial litigation.

His term on the Tazewell County Board ended on November 30, 2018.

You can call or email John anytime at 309.696.2961 or jredlingshafer@mescherlaw.com