When was the last time Chicago had a Republican?
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. William Hale Thompson (May 14, 1869 – March 19, 1944) was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931. Known as “Big Bill”, he is the most recent Republican to have served as mayor of Chicago.
Who was Chicago mayor after Richard Daley?
| Richard J. Daley | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Martin H. Kennelly |
| Succeeded by | Michael Bilandic |
| Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party | |
| In office 1953–1976 | |
Who became mayor of Chicago after Harold Washington died?
Eugene Sawyer Jr. Sawyer was selected as the 53rd Mayor of Chicago, Illinois after the sudden death of then–mayor Harold Washington, serving from December 2, 1987 until April 24, 1989. A member of the Democratic Party, Sawyer was an alderman, and the second African-American to serve as mayor of Chicago.
How old is Richard Daley?
79 years (April 24, 1942)
Who is Richard Daley married to?
Margaret Daleym. 1972–2011
How long are Mayor terms in Chicago?
| Mayor of Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | William Butler Ogden |
| Formation | 1837 |
| Website | Office of the Mayor |
Who was Chicago mayor before Emanuel?
| Rahm Emanuel | |
|---|---|
| In office May 16, 2011 – May 20, 2019 | |
| Deputy | Ray Suarez Brendan Reilly |
| Preceded by | Richard M. Daley |
| Succeeded by | Lori Lightfoot |
Who is Chicago’s vice mayor?
CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced two new key appointments to her senior leadership team – Manuel (Manny) Perez as Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) and Martina Hone as Chief Engagement Officer.