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Richard M. Daley

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...  Show more »
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.  « Show less

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    Aug 22, 2011 |Column| WGNO-LTV

  1. Airport Upgrades

    A few years before Katrina, a group of political, civic, and business leaders from New Orleans went to visit then-Chicago mayor Richard Daley.  The former Chicago leader had a message for all mayors in America about maximizing their city, making it the best it can be: 3 fundamental things that should not be neglected. 
    A few years before Katrina, a group of political, civic, and business leaders from New Orleans went to visit then-Chicago mayor Richard Daley.  The former Chicago leader had a message for all mayors in America about maximizing their city, making it the...

    Tags: Public Schools, Louis Armstrong, Super Bowl, Schools, Chicago Mayor

    2. Jun 4, 2009 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  2. Military-backed Public Schools On The Rise In US

    The U.S. Marine Corps is wooing public school districts across the country, expanding a network of military academies that has grown steadily despite criticism that it's a recruiting ploy.
    Staff reporter
    The U.S. Marine Corps is wooing public school districts across the country, expanding a network of military academies that has grown steadily despite criticism that it's a recruiting ploy. The Marines are talking with at least six districts - including...

    Tags: Examinations, Vietnam War (1955-1975), DeKalb, Barack Obama, St. Louis

    3. May 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. IOC, USOC deal stokes talk of new Chicago Olympics bid

    The 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.
    Tribune reporters
    The 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: Sports Organizations, Sports, Rahm Emanuel, International Olympic Committee, Chicago

    4. May 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. 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.
    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...

    Tags: Jefferson Park, Photography Supplies and Services, Elections, Services and Shopping, Rahm Emanuel

    5. May 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. 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.
    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: Lawyers, Justice System, Chicago City Hall, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations

    6. May 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. 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.
    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: Cook County, Cook County Government, Rod Blagojevich, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations

    7. May 24, 2012 |Story| WGN-TV

  7. Emanuel won't pony up for Chicago's $50 million parking meter tab

    There is a multi-million dollar standoff between Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Parking Meters LLC.
    WGN NEWS
    There 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: Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Mayor, Local Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations

    8. May 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Emanuel talks tough on big parking meter bill

    Mayor 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.
    Tribune reporter
    Mayor 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, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Transit Authority, Patrick Fitzgerald, Lawyers

    9. May 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Cook County looks at naming rights to raise money

    Cash-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.
    Tribune reporters
    Cash-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: Cook County Government, Rod Blagojevich, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Advertising

    10. May 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Fitzgerald: 'It's important that there be change'

    Tribune reporter
    U.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: Manhattan (New York City), Barack Obama, FBI, Prosecution, Trials

    11. May 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. City Hall fights parking tickets: Tab now up to $50 million

    As profits soar for the company running Chicago's metered parking spaces, so are the multimillion-dollar bills the outfit is asking taxpayers to foot under little-known provisions in its long-term deal, according to documents obtained by the Tribune.
    As profits soar for the company running Chicago's metered parking spaces, so are the multimillion-dollar bills the outfit is asking taxpayers to foot under little-known provisions in its long-term deal, according to documents obtained by the Tribune. The...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Business Enterprises, Wage Contract Issues, Chicago City Hall, Career and Workplace

    12. May 24, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  12. Ex-senator tells how he picked an untouchable, Patrick Fitzgerald, to be U.S. attorney in Chicago

    Politicians were dancing and singing all along the Chicago Way on Wednesday, after U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announced he would step down.
    Politicians were dancing and singing all along the Chicago Way on Wednesday, after U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announced he would step down. "I can hear the champagne corks popping all the way over here, and I'm in Virginia," said banker and...

    Tags: Republican Party, Barack Obama, FBI, Prosecution, Chicago City Hall

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