Daley family
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| Daley | |
|---|---|
| Political family | |
| Country | United States |
| Current region | Illinois |
| Place of origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Founder | Richard J. Daley |
| Members | see below |
The Daley family is an American political family from Chicago. The family rose to prominence with its patriarch, Richard J. Daley, "the last of the big city bosses."[1] Richard J. Daley and his son, Richard M. Daley, held the office of the Mayor of Chicago for a combined 43 years.
Notable members[edit]
- Richard J. Daley (1902–1976)
- Mayor of Chicago, 1955–1976
- Eleanor "Sis" Daley (1907–2003)
- Wife of Richard J. Daley
- Richard M. Daley (born 1942)
- Cook County State's Attorney, 1980–1989
- Mayor of Chicago, 1989–2011
- William M. Daley (born 1948)
- U.S. Secretary of Commerce, 1997–2000
- White House Chief of Staff, 2011–2012[2]
- John P. Daley (born 1946)
- 11th Ward Democratic Committeeman
- Cook County Commissioner, 1992- , (Finance Chairman)
- Illinois State Senator, 1989-1992
- Illinois State Representative, 1985-1989
- Patrick Daley Thompson (son of Richard J. Daley's daughter Patricia) (born 1969)
- Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissioner 2014–2015
- Chicago alderman, 11th ward 2015–2022
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Richard J. Daley". Encyclopædia Britannica. May 11, 2023.
- ^ White House chief of state stepping down
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