Topic: Harold Washington
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How Rahm Emanuel might reinvent Chicago politics
He takes over a city that will test his legendary toughness and may become a laboratory for addressing the problems that plague urban areas in hard times.
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City of big shoulders: Mayors past
A look back at some of the men and one woman who have led Chicago from the mayor's office.
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Chicago turns out for 'historic' mayoral election with no Daley on ballot
Chicago election officials see increased turnout for the first mayoral election since 1985 not to have Richard M. Daley's name on the ballot. Thirty-one percent of voters showed up last time.
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Chicago mayor's race: Will it end up Rahm Emanuel vs. Carol Moseley Braun?
The African-American community in Chicago has tried for some time to coalesce around a single candidate for mayor. Now, after Rep. Danny Davis dropped out, Carol Moseley Braun is the main black candidate.
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Chicago mayor: If not Rahm Emanuel, then who?
Rahm Emanuel is the most prominent name being batted around to replace outgoing Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. Here are six more potential contenders.
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Illinois's Pat Quinn wins primary, but Scott Lee Cohen issue looms
After a close vote in Tuesday’s Illinois primary, Gov. Pat Quinn has emerged as the Democratic candidate for that office. But he’s calling for Scott Lee Cohen to step aside.
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