Richard M. Daley
Coverage of Richard M. Daley in the Nexus archive.
- Thomas R. Donovan, patronage chief under Richard J. Daley and former CBOT president, dies at 88
Thomas R. Donovan, who served as patronage chief under Mayor Richard J. Daley in the 1970s and later became president of the Chicago Board of Trade, died at 88. He played a key role in Chicago politics, including helping appoint Michael Bilandic as acting mayor after Daley's death and maintaining political influence through patronage. Donovan left the mayor's office after Bilandic's 1979 election loss and worked at the Chicago Board of Trade until his death.
- Cardenas formally enters the crowded race for Chicago mayor
George Cardenas, a former alderman and current Cook County Board of Review commissioner, has launched a mayoral campaign in Chicago, positioning himself as a candidate with 20 years of city experience to address the city's budget and pension crises. He acknowledges being a long shot but emphasizes his financial expertise and plans to raise significant funds to compete in a crowded field.