He received a Pullman Foundation scholarship to attend the University of Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and served as Student Body President. He earned his law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law, where he remains a member of the adjunct faculty.
Bob Fioretti is a practicing civil rights attorney and was formerly an alderman in Chicago's City Council, representing the 2nd Ward.
Biographical information from www.bobforchicago.com.