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Vallas, Paul. Interview. April 20, 2018.
Paul Vallas served as Mayor Richard M. Daley's budget director (1990-1993) and as CEO of Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001).
2018
Chico, Gery. Interview. November 1, 2017.
Gery Chico served as Mayor Richard M. Daley’s chief of staff (1992-1993), president of the Chicago Board of Education (1995-2001), president of the Chicago Park District (2007-2010), and chair of the Board of the City Colleges of Chicago (2010). Interview includes discussion of the 1992 Chicago Loop flood and the 1994 World Cup.
2017
Bush, George W. Interview. February 28, 2018.
George W. Bush was governor of Texas (1995-2000) and president of the United States (2001-2009). Interview includes discussion of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
2018
Daley-Conroy, Nora Interview. April 26, 2019
Nora Daley-Conroy is Richard M. Daley's eldest daughter. Interview includes discussion of Richard M. Daley's family and personal life and the 1989 Chicago mayoral race.
2019
Claypool, Forrest. Interview. September 22, 2017.
Forrest Claypool served under Mayor Richard M. Daley as chief of staff (1989-1991 and 1998-1999) and superintendent of the Chicago Park District (1993-1998). He later served as Cook County Commissioner (2003-2011), CEO of the Chicago Transit Authority (2011-2015), and CEO of Chicago Public Schools (2015-2017). Interview includes discussion of Richard M. Daley’s first term (1989-1991) regarding his work on school reforms, park districts, etc.
2017
Duncan, Arne. Interview. January 23, 2018.
Arne Duncan was CEO of Chicago Public Schools (2001-2008) and U.S. Secretary of Education (2009-2015).
2018
Hobson, Mellody Interview. May 22, 2018.
Mellody Hobson, a Chicago area businesswoman, is president of Ariel Investments. She has chaired Chicago's After School Matters program (2012 – present) and has served on the boards of other organizations dedicated to public service, such as the Chicago Public Education Fund, the Chicago Public Library, and the Chicago Field Museum. Contribution to Libraries and Education.
2018
McKenna, Andy. Interview. April 26, 2018.
Andrew McKenna, a Chicago area businessman, owns Schwarz Paper Company of Morton Grove. In 1991 he joined McDonald’s board and later served as chairman (2004-2016). He is a former chair and current member of the Chicago Commercial Club. Interview includes discussion of the 2016 Olympics bid.
2018
Rogers, John Interview. May 22, 2018.
John Rogers, a Chicago area businessperson, is CEO of Ariel Investments. He worked on the finance committee for Richard M. Daley's mayoral campaign in 1989 and served as chair of the board for the Chicago Park District (1993-1999). Interview includes discussion of the 1983 and 1989 Chicago mayoral races.
2018
Welsh, Kelly. Interview. January 12, 2018.
Kelly Welsh worked on Richard M. Daley's campaign for mayor in 1989. After Daley was elected, he served as corporation counsel (1989-1993) and as chair of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (1994-2005). Interview includes discussion of the 1989 Chicago mayoral race, plans for Lake Calumet Airport, Navy Pier, McCormick Place and Chicago Public Schools.
2018
Daley, John Interview. September 13, 2018
John Daley, brother of Mayor Richard M. Daley, has been the Democratic committeeman for the 11th ward since 1980 and Cook County commissioner since 1993. He has also served in the Illinois House of Representatives (1985-1989) and the Illinois Senate (1989-1992). Interview includes discussion of the 1995 Chicago heat wave, the 1992 Chicago Loop flood, and of Richard M. Daley’s family and personal life.
2018
McCarron, John Interview. April 18, 2019
John McCarron has written frequently on urban affairs. He was a member of the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board (1992-2000) and continues to write a monthly column for the Tribune. He has also served as vice president of planning and communication at the Metropolitan Planning Council (2000-2001). Interview includes discussion of Richard M. Daley's time as Illinois State Senator.
2019
Shiller, Helen Interview. April 24, 2019
Helen Shiller was a community activist in Chicago and an alderman from the 46th ward (1987-2011). Interview includes discussion of community relations with the Chicago Police Department and the 1995 Chicago heat wave.
2019
Martino, Patricia Interview. September 13, 2018
Patricia Martino is Richard M. Daley's sister. Interview includes discussion of the 1983 mayoral race and of Richard M. Daley’s family and personal life.
2018
Teele, Terry. Interview. December 7, 2017.
Terry Teele served as deputy chief of staff to Mayor Richard M. Daley. Interview includes discussion of the 1989 Chicago mayoral race and the 1995 Chicago heat wave.
2017

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