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May 25, 2023 · City Officials. Chicago’s public officials were a colorful cast of characters who managed the government institutions that dealt with the immediate, pressing concerns of urban life: sanitation, safety, and infrastructure, to name a few.
- Ed Remus
- 2019
As a woman once again occupies the fifth floor of City Hall, Chicago Stories remembers the city’s first female mayor. After pulling off one of Chicago’s greatest political upsets, Jane Byrne found herself caught between the political machine that shaped her and the reformers who elected her.
By 1851, many offices appointed by the council had become elected, including clerk, treasurer, city attorney, and city marshal. Since 1907, the only officers elected citywide have been the mayor, clerk, and treasurer.
Nov 26, 2018 · Mayors: 1837-2019: This section contains a list of Chicago's mayors. National significance: This section shows how Chicago and its mayor have assumed prominent positions on the national political stage over time. Election results: This section provides results for mayoral elections from 1975 to 2019.
Oct 12, 2018 · Between the 1830s and 1900, lawmakers, engineers, and thousands of long-forgotten laborers created a new, manmade geography for Chicago—building a canal and sewers, raising city streets,...
Years in Office: Name: Birth and Death: Birthplace: Vote: Candidate and Party: 1837–1838: William Butler Ogden (June 15, 1805– Aug. 3, 1877) Walton, NY: 489
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Feb 28, 2019 · Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle will be Chicago's next mayor. As one of them is about to make history, here is a look back at the mayors of the past.
