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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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Little City Annual Dinner Gala
Staff reporterWe hope you will join us at our 2011 Annual Dinner Gala with keynote speaker, former mayor and long-time supporter of Little City, Richard M. Daley, at the John G. Shedd Aquarium on Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m. Invite your guests to a delightful...Tags: Illinois Governor, Rahm Emanuel, Cook County Government, Toni Preckwinkle, Regional Authority
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 6:09 a.m. Is the legendary St. Pat’s parade in Beverly going to return, but with less public rowdiness? Greg Jarrett will learn the latest James ‘Skinny’ Sheahan, who once was Chicago Special Events...Tags: Sports, Fraud, Crime, Law and Justice, Football, Easter
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 5:09 a.m. The Dow rebounded with a 4% gain. The Nasdaq closed up 5.3%. In addition, the Fed vowed to keep rates low for the next two-years. Financial expert Terry Savage and Orion return to both take your calls and...Tags: Sports, Athletes, Ron Santo, Summer Olympics, Microsoft Corp.
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SNERD - June 7, 2011
Staff reporterCasino Rich... Richard M. Daley may have been an opponent of a Chicago casino during his 22-year mayoral tenure, but now "Citizen Daley" not only seems in favor of a jackpot joint in the city limits, but he may put a group together to apply for the...Tags: Human Interest, Alexander Hamilton, Ron Santo, J.K. Rowling , Elvis Presley
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SNERD - May 16, 2011
Staff reporterMayoral Power Play Mayor Rahm Emanuel was wielding his wide web of newfound mayoral power even before his official oath-taking. At the kick-off event of his official inauguration festivities on Saturday afternoon at Grant Park, Emanuel was ecstatic to...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Bob Seger, Grant Park, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crime, Law and Justice
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 7:09 a.m. Professor Paul Green stops by the Showcase Studio for his weekly political tutorial. He’ll chalkboard everything from the Republican debates to former Mayor Daley losing...Tags: Google+, Tom Skilling, Paul Green, Key Lime Pie, Chicago Cubs
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SNERD - June 29, 2011
Staff reporterBlago's "Weiner's Circle"... Now that former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on 17 counts in his federal trial, and soon he'll hold the title of "Prisoner" rather than "Governor," we can now reveal that for the last few weeks, Blago...Tags: Stand-up Comedy, Marilyn Monroe, Arsenio Hall, Television, Peter Falk
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 6:09 a.m. With the news that CBS correspondent Lara Logan was assaulted in Egypt, Greg talks about what it's like reporting in dangerous situations. 7:09 a.m. Professor Paul Green will tell Greg Jarrett how he thinks...Tags: Elections, Illinois Governor, Rahm Emanuel, Microsoft Corp., Osama bin Laden
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
5 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 6:39 a.m. Hawks Hall of Famer Denis Savard explains what it will take to win game 1 when he joins Greg Jarrett. 7:09 a.m. Professor Paul Green joins Greg Jarrett to talk about the battle over the debt ceiling and Mayor...Tags: Mike Quade, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Paul Green, Chicago Cubs
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WorkNet Chicago
Are you a Chicago resident looking for a job? Mayor Daley's WorkNet Chicago offers a full range of free employment services, including career planning, resume writing assistance and work-related skills refreshers, that can help you find the job you want....Tags: Chicago Jobs
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Steve Cochran 101
"If radio is the theater of the mind, Steve Cochran is the Steven Spielberg of talk radio hosts." --from Search for the Meaning of Life by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz STEVE COCHRAN is the most valuable jewel in the crown that is the TRIBUNE COMPANY....Tags: Sports, Bars and Clubs, Career and Workplace, Radio, Golf
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