Democratic Citizens of Berwyn

Robert "Bob" Lovero has lived in Berwyn for fifty years and made public service an integral part of his life. He has always had the support of his family—his late father Thomas, his mother Alba and brother Scott, and his wife Gail and their son Thomas, daughters Danielle and Gabrielle, and grandsons Robert and Matthew. 

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Bob graduated from St. Mary of Celle school and Fenwick High before earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Loyola University and graduating from Northern Illinois University College of Law. After passing the bar in 1981, Bob served as Assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor to the City of Berwyn. He also practiced at a few Chicago law firms before opening the Berwyn practice that continues today. 

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Bob's public service experience started early. In Boy Scout Troop 63 at St. Mary of Celle in Berwyn, he progressed to the rank of Eagle Scout. He served the City of Berwyn as 7th Ward Alderman from 2000 to 2009, when he was elected Mayor. 

  

Since then, Bob has played a leading role in a business renaissance has revitalized the Depot District, Route 66 along Ogden Avenue, Cermak Road and Roosevelt Road—the "Veltway." In collaboration with the Berwyn Development Corporation, Bob has presided over upgrading streetscapes and the former el-train strip, the Vacin Fairway. This beautification of Berwyn, along with his actively seeking out and welcoming new business, has brought great companies to Berwyn, including Meijer, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, Paisan's Pizza, Capri Restaurant, Chipotle, Five Guys Burgers, Autre Monde, Vitamin Shoppe, Starbucks, Kia Motors, Culver's and many others. 

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A generous benefactor to local not-for-profits, Bob has raised tens of thousands of dollars over the past few years for Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and the South and North Berwyn Educational Foundations, mental health and civic youth clubs, supported scholarships for Berwyn residents, and run enormously successful food and toy drives each year. 

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For over 13 years, Bob hosts a Thanksgiving dinner to feed underprivileged Berwyn residents and provide food to shut-ins. He provides several hundred food baskets and toys to needy families each Christmas season, and helps host a family-style celebration for hundreds of sailors in what has become a beloved Berwyn tradition each Christmas Day. 

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Bob has consistently been active in a number of community and professional organizations: West Central Municipal Conference Executive Board, 2010 to 2015; American Bar Association; Chicago Bar Association; West Suburban Bar Association; Justinian Society of Lawyers; Illinois State Bar Association; The Italian-American Civic Organization of Berwyn, President 1996–1998, 2010 Man of the Year; Berwyn Democratic Organization; Township Democratic Committeeman 2005–present; Berwyn Township 708 Mental Health Board, 1987–1990; Berwyn Development Corporation; Blue Ribbon Historical Committee; Local Law Enforcement Advisory Board; Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity Sir Edward Coke Chapter; Alpha Delta Gamma National Fraternity, Alpha Chapter President; co-chairman of the Berwyn Holiday Fund. 

 

When the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic immobilized the country, Bob immediately responded by activating the city’s Unified Command team, established a communication and resource portal to disseminate vital community information, and has distributed thousands of PPE Kits for all residents.  

 

Bob continues to evolve as a city leader, embracing youth leadership initiatives and community coalitions.    

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With more than 25 years of service, Bob continues to energetically serve the residents of Berwyn by example and through intelligent leadership.