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SUMMARY:Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:For two tumultuous decades\, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976\, his name was synonymous with “The City That Works.” At times\, it seemed as if he would be mayor for ever. When he died very suddenly\, the city was shocked to learn that there was no clear-cut successor outlined in city ordinances! For a full week\, it was not clear from either a legal or a political standpoint who actually had succeeded him as mayor. \n  \nIn this fascinating and unique multimedia series\, we will look at the colorful\, charismatic\, controversial men and woman who served as mayor of Chicago after the death of  long time Mayor Richard J Daley. Jane Byrne was the first woman to be mayor but her quirky personality undercut her idiosyncratic efforts at political reform. Chicago’s first African-American mayor\, Harold Washington was initially elected by a bitterly divided electorate. Despite ongoing battles with the obstinate City Council\, he then won a crushing reelection victory. Washington’s attempts to change the way Chicago does business ended abruptly with his death in office early in his second term. Richard M Daley wanted to move Chicago into becoming a technological city as opposed to an industrial mecca. Although he served as mayor longer than his father\, the constant controversies\, scandals\, and arrests of his allies marred the legacy of a mayor who rebuilt Chicago’s image. \nRichard M. Daley served as mayor even longer than his father did!  The significant accomplishments of his first two terms were obscured by a growing number of serious scandals during the later years of his reign. \nWith Mayor Rahm Emanuel under fire\, facing calls to resign\, it is fascinating to look at the varied life stories\, unique elections and mixed records of the men and woman who have guided Chicago since the death of Richard J. Daley.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/from-richard-j-to-rahm-modern-mayors-of-chicago-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Political History
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SUMMARY:The Chicago Cubs - 1945 - 2015
DESCRIPTION:In the first half of the 20th century\, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball – a perennial contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. \nThe second half of the 20th century entrenched that comes in America’s national consciousness as “lovable losers.” Despite having some great players – Ernie Banks\, Ron Santo\, Billy Williams\, Fergie Jenkins\, Mark Grace\, Kerry Wood\, Carlos Zambrano\, Sammy Sosa – the Cubs rarely reached the postseason and mostly endured losing season after losing season.  Empty bleachers\, a crumbling  Wrigley Field\, and terrible trades became the hallmark of the once mighty Chicago Cubs. Even when the Cubs would field a competitive team and make a good postseason run\, something always seem to go wrong. \n  \nIn 1969\, a black cat running in front of Ron Santo  seemed to symbolize the utter   futility of the Cubs.  I normally serenaded first baseman led a ball go by him and the postseason was lost. A hapless fan reached for a foul ball and our world series hopes were dashed. On and on it went. And then came 2015!  The arrival of some of the most talented prospects in baseball history created a team that was fun\, exciting and competitive. The long\, slow\, March of the Cubs – from the cheapness and racism of the Wrigley years\, to the boredom and inactivity of the years of ownership by the Chicago Tribune and by Sam Zell have given way to a unique feeling of hopefulness on the part of Cub fans.  A robust ownership team brought in the financial resources and personnel necessary to begin turning the Cubs into a perennial contender once again. In this multimedia presentation\, filled  with fabulous film clips\, amazing anecdotes\, and nostalgic photos\, we will trace  the confounding  Chicago Cubs from 1945 to 2015. \n  \nPlease note – there is a cost to attend. Please contact the sponsor for details.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-chicago-cubs-1945-2015-2-2/
LOCATION:Harper College\, Main Campus\, 1200 W. Algonquin Road\, Palatine\, 60067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Sports History
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