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O'Grady, Sheila. Interview. October 27, 2017.
Sheila O'Grady was director of code enforcement for Chicago's zoning department (1993-1996), liaison for Mayor Richard M. Daley's Intergovernmental Affairs office (1996-2000), and chief of staff for the mayor (2000-2005). Interview includes discussion of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
2017
Schmidt, John. Interview. November 1, 2017.
John Schmidt headed Mayor Richard M. Daley's transition team in 1989 and served as his first chief of staff for about 90 days. He then chaired the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (1989-1994) before working as associate attorney general in President Bill Clinton's administration (1994-1997). Interview includes discussion of Richard M. Daley’s time as Illinois State’s Attorney (1981-1989) and his time as Illinois State Senator (1973-1981), as well as the 1989 Chicago mayoral race.
2017
Heard, Jackie Interview. May 1, 2019
Jackie Heard served as mayor Richard M. Daley’s press secretary (1997-2011). Interview includes discussion of urban renewal projects such as Meigs Field, the relationship between mayor's office and the press, and Richard M. Daley's family and private life.
2019
Volpe, Paul. Interview. November 1, 2017.
Paul Volpe served as Chicago's budget director (2005-2007), the city's chief financial officer (2007-2008), and Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Chief of Staff (2008-2010). Interview includes discussion of the 2008 recession and parking meters lease deal.
2017
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
Rose, Don. Interview. April 24, 2019.
Don Rose is a Chicago activist and political consultant and a former press secretary for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rose has worked on a number of political campaigns, including the mayoral campaigns of Jane Byrne (1979) and Harold Washington (1977, 1983, and 1987). Interview includes discussion of the 1983 and 1989 Chicago mayoral races and Richard M. Daley's time as Cook County State's Attorney.
2019

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