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One of the most powerful and influential of America's big-city mayors, Richard M. Daley won election to a to sixth term in February 2007, swamping two opponents with more than 70 percent of the vote. First elected in 1989, Daley will be the longest-serving mayor in Chicago history if he completes the new term, eclipsing the record set by his father, mentor and role model, the late Mayor Richard J. Daley.
A former state legislator and Cook County state's attorney, Daley has built a multiethnic, multiracial coalition that has kept him in power, even as the strength and influence of the once legendary county Democratic machine has waned. Daley has worked to revamp and improve the city's...
A former state legislator and Cook County state's attorney, Daley has built a multiethnic, multiracial coalition that has kept him in power, even as the strength and influence of the once legendary county Democratic machine has waned. Daley has worked to revamp and improve the city's...
One of the most powerful and influential of America's big-city mayors, Richard M. Daley won election to a to sixth term in February 2007, swamping two opponents with more than 70 percent of the vote. First elected in 1989, Daley will be the longest-serving mayor in Chicago history if he completes the new term, eclipsing the record set by his father, mentor and role model, the late Mayor Richard J. Daley.
A former state legislator and Cook County state's attorney, Daley has built a multiethnic, multiracial coalition that has kept him in power, even as the strength and influence of the once legendary county Democratic machine has waned. Daley has 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 has launched a beautification effort that has included wrought-iron fencing on public properties and installation of planters, trees and landscaping citywide. As part of his strategy to promote Chicago as a global city, he is seeking to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Daley's time at the helm also has been marked by federal investigations that have uncovered contracting irregularities and what prosecutors have called "massive fraud" in hiring and promotions designed to reward political loyalists. A top aide was sentenced to prison in the personnel scheme, and the probe continues.
A former state legislator and Cook County state's attorney, Daley has built a multiethnic, multiracial coalition that has kept him in power, even as the strength and influence of the once legendary county Democratic machine has waned. Daley has 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 has launched a beautification effort that has included wrought-iron fencing on public properties and installation of planters, trees and landscaping citywide. As part of his strategy to promote Chicago as a global city, he is seeking to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Daley's time at the helm also has been marked by federal investigations that have uncovered contracting irregularities and what prosecutors have called "massive fraud" in hiring and promotions designed to reward political loyalists. A top aide was sentenced to prison in the personnel scheme, and the probe continues.
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Fact Check: Camps highlight foes' old associates
Associated Press WriterScraping for any advantage in the presidential campaign's waning days, John McCain and Barack Obama are introducing voters to a new cast of characters. McCain would like people to know about a former 1960s radical and a corrupt government insider --...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Illinois, Tony Rezko, Prosecution, New York Times
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AP top news in Iowa at 4:58 p.m. CDT
Nebraska goes into this week's game at Iowa State hoping to avoid a third straight loss to open conference play -- something that hasn't happened to the Cornhuskers in 63 years. George "Potsy" Clark's 1945 team started the Big Six with losses to...Tags: Local Authority, Virginia Tech, Justice System, Court Administration, Prisons
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Chicago officer welcomed home
Associated Press WriterA Chicago police officer hopes to return to his job with a new perspective after spending nearly a year in an Iowa prison. At a Sunday welcome-home event in the police union hall, Mike Mette said he would take Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis up on an...Tags: Police, Justice System, Law Enforcement, Chicago, Local Authority
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Chicago officer released from Iowa prison tastes freedom with hot dog and motorcycle ride
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ A Chicago policeman went for his first motorcycle ride since being released from an Iowa prison, only to be pulled over — by officers who wanted to congratulate him. Michael Mette, 31, related the tale Sunday at a welcome-home...Tags: Police, Motorcycling, Justice System, Court Administration, Vehicles
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Budget cuts not affecting city's public relations efforts City message coming from a lot of messengers
Chicago Tribune reporterMayor Richard Daley headed to the lakefront last month to announce his latest environmental plans, accompanied by no fewer than six City Hall representatives. But when a stiff breeze threatened the banner used as the mayor's backdrop, two employees of an...Tags: Midway Airport, Public Relations, Environmental Pollution, Transportation, Chicago Transit Authority
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GOP ad knocks Obama's 'training'
Chicago Tribune reporterThe Republican National Committee is running a new TV ad accusing Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of getting his training from the city's "shady politics," only weeks after Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign used an ad to try to link his rival to a...Tags: National Government, Republican Party, Corrupt Practices, Tony Rezko, Corruption
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Bill Murray talks sky dives and politics
Chicago TribuneFor a retired guy, Bill Murray has been busy. Not only did he jump out of a plane during Chicago's Air & Water Show in August, he's appearing in a new movie, City of Ember, that opened Friday. Murray, 58, halfheartedly told interviewers he was retired...Tags: City of Ember, Barack Obama, Minnesota, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray
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Daley points to economy
Chicago Tribune reporterMayor Richard Daley on Saturday blamed the economy for his new proposals to raise taxes on downtown parking and sports tickets to balance the city budget. "Everyplace is being affected; this is a very tough economy and it's going to be here about three...Tags: State Budgets, Local Elections
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CTA fare hike: Do it
There's a reason the Chicago Transit Authority trains are more crowded these days. OK, two reasons, but forget about all the free rides for a minute. More people are taking the CTA—5.3 percent more so far this year—because mass transit saves...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Transportation, Executive Branch, Chicago Transit Authority, Budgets and Budgeting
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Of royals and Benin
IN THE LOOP . Social Studies . What a "get." The Art Institute of Chicago was the exclusive site for an exhibit featuring royal works from the Benin kingdom of Nigeria, and members of the royal family and Nigerian dignitaries were on hand to view...Tags: Wheaton, Family, Maggie Daley, The Loop, Imperial and Royal Matters
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Chicago announces city jobs cuts
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is cutting nearly 240 jobs by combining several departments as the city continues to try to close a multimillion dollar budget hole. The city faces a deficit estimated at more than $400 million. Daley's plan to combine...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Unemployment
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Daley reins in radicals — the Chicago Way
Turn on the TV news when John McCain is picking up undecided voters by invoking Barack Obama's relationship with unrepentant American terrorist William Ayers and, invariably, some liberal talking head will sniff in disgust and say Ayers is no big deal...Tags: Public Relations, Police, Law Enforcement, Democratic National Conventions, John McCain
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