[Chicago mayoral primary 1987]
News report on the 1987 Chicago Mayoral election.
On election day 1986, Mayor Harold Washington casts his vote, talks about the future of the Democratic Party in Chicago, urges citizens to vote, and joins Jesse Jackson at a campaign event.
WLS’s Mike Jackson reports on the discussions between Mayor Harold Washington and Rev. Jesse Jackson over whether Washington will endorse Jackson in his presidential bid.
WLS’s Tim Weigel reports on the day’s conflicts between Mayor Harold Washington and the Vrdolyak 29 in the City Council.
News segment on Harold Washington’s 1987 re-election campaign for mayor.
News excerpts on Jane Byrne endorsing Harold Washington, Ed Vrdolyak trying to oust Washington, and Heinz trying to appear as if he’s got a chance in the upcoming mayoral election for Chicago.
Segments on lawsuits against Jane Byrne and her Chicagofest, and the ongoing mayoral primary election between Byrne and Harold Washington in 1987.
Patrick Quinn offers a deal to residents of Chicago to pay their parking violations for half price or face the threat of severe crackdowns at the start of 1987.