Running for village clerk of Addison never crossed Lucille Zucchero’s mind, but the nine-term veteran of the position says that she has loved her job from day one. As liaison between the village’s staff and board of trustees, Zucchero has helped countless people navigate their way through a variety of issues.  After 35 years on the job, people recognize her when she’s out and about.

“I’m frequently stopped by residents with questions, concerns and opinions that I bring to the staff and board,” she says. “My relationship and trust with residents is very important to me.” Zucchero grew up in Chicago, first on the Southwest Side, and after age 10 on the Northwest Side, closer to father’s office. Her Italian heritage traces back to ancestors who moved to the United States in the late 1800s. She and her late husband, Dominic, moved to Addison in 1969.