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Richard M. Daley is the fourth of seven children and eldest son of Richard J. and Eleanor Daley, who later became Mayor and First Lady of Chicago in 1955. Born on April 24, 1942, he grew up in Bridgeport, a historically Irish-American neighborhood located on Chicago's South Side.
Apr 29, 2024 · Richard M. Daley (born April 24, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American lawyer and politician, who became mayor of Chicago in 1989 and who played a major role in transforming it into a dynamic international city.
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Apr 21, 2022 · How the son of Mayor Richard J. Daley became a state's attorney and a mayoral candidate by embracing reform groups and issues in 1980. Read the flashback story and see the photos of his journey from Bridgeport to Old Town.
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Apr 16, 2010 · Learn about Richard Daley, the influential and controversial leader of Chicago and the Cook County Democratic Party from 1955 to 1976. Find out how he shaped the city's politics, economy, and culture, and how he faced challenges from civil rights, Vietnam, and corruption.
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Democratic PartyElected in non-partisan elections in 1999, 2003 and 2007Won primary election February 28, 1989, defeating Sheila A. Jones, Eugene Sawyerand James TaylorElected 54th mayor of Chicago April 4, 1989; defeated Timothy C. Evans (Harold Washington Party) and Edward R. Vrdolyak (Republican) in general electionBorn April 24, 1942 in ChicagoElected to the Illinois Constitutional Convention in 1969Married Miss Margaret A. Corbett of Mount Lebanon, Pa. in 1972; together they had four children.Elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1972"Daley's Son Marries in Pittsburgh." Chicago Tribune, March 26, 1972, p. 3.Grossman, James R., Ann Durkin Keating and Janice L. Reiff, editors. Encyclopedia of Chicago. University of Chicago Press, 2004.Learn about the life and career of Richard M. Daley, who served as the 54th mayor of Chicago from 1989 to 2011. Find his election results, inaugural addresses, biographical details and sources.
Jun 14, 2022 · The 80-year-old former Chicago mayor was released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and admitted to a rehabilitation center after falling ill last week. His doctor said he experienced a “neurological event” and is expected to recover fully.
Jun 9, 2022 · The longest-serving mayor in Chicago history was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Wednesday after feeling lethargic. He underwent tests and was in good spirits, according to his spokesperson.
