Mayoral Term: 1995-2015
 Early Life
- Born in Hyde Park in Chicago
- Moved to Naperville, IL in 1939 where he plans to spend the rest of his life
Education
- Associate Degree Police Science
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
- Served as a U.S. Marine from 1956-1959
Work Experience
- He served in the Naperville Police Department for 29 years and retired from the force as Lieutenant of Police on April 30, 1995, to become Mayor.
Community Experience
- The Illinois Tollway Authority
- Naperville Lions Club
- Naperville Rotary Club
- Naperville Kiwanis Club
- Naperville Exchange Club
- Police and Fire Pension Boards
- DuPage County Police Association
- DuPage Mayors and Managers Association
- The Hundred Club of DuPage
- North East Multi-Regional Training Board
- Founder of Safety Town
- Founder of the Naperville Marines
- Mayor Pradel is very active in religious life.
Family
- Married to Pat for 50 years (51 on August 20, 2011)
- Two sons, George and Gary, and one daughter, Carol
Hobbies
- Naper A's, Model A Ford Club
- Hunting
- Volunteering to help children
"Fun Fact"
- Making people laugh while making fun of himself through musicals and plays
- Antique collecting
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