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Former Mayor Richard Daley expected to be in Chicago for DNC but keeping it ‘low key’
In 1996, aides to Mayor Richard M. Daley recognized the stakes were high for the DNC, acknowledging the historical nexus between the father and son both being mayor, yet also the opportunity for ...
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Fraud trial against Chicago political dynasty’s heir kicks off with opening arguments
The Daleys are one of Chicago’s most politically powerful families. The defendant’s grandfather, Richard J. Daley, and his uncle, Richard M. Daley, both served as mayors of the Windy City. His other ...
Jimmy Carter was backed by Daley, backstabbed by Byrne
Jimmy Carter’s 1976 presidential bid got a big boost from Mayor Richard J. Daley. But when he ran for a second term in 1980, ...
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City Council members finally stand up to a Chicago mayor
Daley (Richard I) had a City Council to live for ... to do what they were elected to do for the first time in, well, I’m not sure how long. A more fitting headline would be, “Council Does ...