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One of the most powerful and influential of America's big-city mayors, Richard M. Daley served six terms as Chicago's mayor. First elected in 1989, Daley was the longest-serving mayor in Chicago history, eclipsing the record set by his father, mentor and role model, the late Mayor Richard J. Daley. Richard M. Daley chose not to run for re-election in the 2011 campaign.
A former state legislator and Cook County state's attorney, Daley built a multiethnic, multiracial coalition that kept him in power, even as the strength and influence of the once legendary county Democratic machine waned. Daley worked to revamp and improve the city's public school system, overhauled public housing an...
A former state legislator and Cook County state's attorney, Daley built a multiethnic, multiracial coalition that kept him in power, even as the strength and influence of the once legendary county Democratic machine waned. Daley worked to revamp and improve the city's public school system, overhauled public housing an...
One of the most powerful and influential of America's big-city mayors, Richard M. Daley served six terms as Chicago's mayor. First elected in 1989, Daley was the longest-serving mayor in Chicago history, eclipsing the record set by his father, mentor and role model, the late Mayor Richard J. Daley. Richard M. Daley chose not to run for re-election in the 2011 campaign.
A former state legislator and Cook County state's attorney, Daley built a multiethnic, multiracial coalition that kept him in power, even as the strength and influence of the once legendary county Democratic machine waned. Daley worked to revamp and improve the city's public school system, overhauled public housing and invested heavily in the city's infrastructure in projects ranging from Millennium Park to the expansion of O'Hare International Airport. He also launched a beautification effort that included wrought-iron fencing on public properties and installation of planters, trees and landscaping citywide. Daley's time at the helm also was marked by federal investigations that uncovered contracting irregularities and what prosecutors called "massive fraud" in hiring and promotions designed to reward political loyalists. A top aide was sentenced to prison in the personnel scheme.
A former state legislator and Cook County state's attorney, Daley built a multiethnic, multiracial coalition that kept him in power, even as the strength and influence of the once legendary county Democratic machine waned. Daley worked to revamp and improve the city's public school system, overhauled public housing and invested heavily in the city's infrastructure in projects ranging from Millennium Park to the expansion of O'Hare International Airport. He also launched a beautification effort that included wrought-iron fencing on public properties and installation of planters, trees and landscaping citywide. Daley's time at the helm also was marked by federal investigations that uncovered contracting irregularities and what prosecutors called "massive fraud" in hiring and promotions designed to reward political loyalists. A top aide was sentenced to prison in the personnel scheme.
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READ: Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Address On Young Men's Initiative
The following is Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's address as prepared for delivery today at a breakfast co-hosted by the Council of Urban Professionals and the New America Alliance at the offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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Obama To Announce Run For Re-Election, File Campaign Papers
REUTERSPresident Barack Obama is likely to announce plans to run for re-election and file campaign papers with the Federal Election Commission as early as Monday, Democratic officials say. Filing with the FEC would allow Obama, a Democrat, to start raising...Tags: Illinois, Executive Branch, Polls, Rahm Emanuel, Sarah Palin
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Thousands expected at parade as Chicago celebrates Blackhawks' first Stanley Cup win since '64
Associated Press WriterThe Blackhawks have brought the Stanley Cup back to Chicago after 49 years. Sounds like a good reason for a parade in the Windy City. Fans were gearing up for Friday's ticker-tape parade, snapping up championship T-shirts, flags, pins and hats as the...Tags: Sports, Chicago Blackhawks, Marian Hossa, National Hockey League, Chicago Sports Tickets
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IOC, USOC deal stokes talk of new Chicago Olympics bid
Tribune reportersThe conversation about Chicago hosting a summer Olympics is rising from the ashes after one of the biggest hurdles to another U.S.-based games was overcome this week. The International Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic Committee agreed on Thursday...Tags: International Olympic Committee, Sports, Rahm Emanuel, Sports Organizations, White House
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Olympics deal revives talk about Chicago games
The conversation about Chicago hosting a Summer Olympics is being revived after one of the biggest hurdles to a U.S.-based games was overcome this week.
The International and U.S. Olympic committees agreed Thursday to a revised deal for sharing...Tags: Sports, Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Tribune, Summer Olympics
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Poll: City residents don't want speed cameras
Mayor Rahm Emanuel billed his soon-to-be-launched speed camera program as being about child safety and not raising cash, but a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows most Chicago voters are skeptical of the mayor's rationale and don't want the devices. The survey...
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Emanuel talks tough on parking
Mayor Rahm Emanuel stuck with the tough talk on Chicago's parking meter deal Thursday, pledging to fight a new bill for $22 million the meter leasing company recently sent the city for lost revenue.
Emanuel has positioned himself as a staunch opponent of...Tags: Illinois Governor, Companies and Corporations, Patrick Fitzgerald, Lawyers, Rahm Emanuel
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Cook County hunts for private money
Cash-strapped Cook County government and its more financially sound Forest Preserve District partner are looking to bring in corporate money by selling naming rights, sponsorships and concessions.
All of those, plus more mundane ideas such as advertising...Tags: Chicago Park District, Companies and Corporations, Forestry and Timber, Cook County Government, Rahm Emanuel
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Emanuel won't pony up for Chicago's $50 million parking meter tab
WGN NEWSThere is a multi-million dollar standoff between Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Parking Meters LLC. CPM says the city owes it $22 million. The company says that amount covers a year's worth of free parking for vehicles that use disabled placards or license...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Rahm Emanuel, Local Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Mayor
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Emanuel talks tough on big parking meter bill
Tribune reporterMayor Rahm Emanuel stuck with the tough talk on Chicago’s parking meter deal today, pledging to fight a new bill for $22 million the meter leasing company recently sent the city for lost revenue. Emanuel has positioned himself as a staunch opponent...Tags: Illinois Governor, Chicago Police Department, Patrick Fitzgerald, Chicago City Hall, Pat Quinn
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Cook County looks at naming rights to raise money
Tribune reportersCash-strapped Cook County government and the more financially sound Forest Preserve District are looking to bring in corporate cash by selling naming rights, sponsorships and concessions. All of those, plus more mundane ideas such as advertising on...Tags: Chicago Park District, Companies and Corporations, Cook County Government, Forestry and Timber, Rahm Emanuel
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Fitzgerald: 'It's important that there be change'
Tribune reporterU.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said it was not an easy decision to step down next month after nearly 11 years in the powerful office, but he said it’s healthy for a change at the top. Fitzgerald reiterated that he has no career plans at this...Tags: Patrick Fitzgerald, Manhattan (New York City), Lawyers, Central Intelligence Agency, Crime, Law and Justice
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