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  [Marin / Moseley Election dub]

  1983-01-01 / Chicago, Chicago Politics, Harold Washington

  Several reports on the 1983 Chicago mayoral election by Carol Marin and produced by Don Moseley. Continue reading →

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  Chicago Politics: A Theatre Of Power

  1987-04-15 / African American, Bill Stamets, Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Harold Washington, NHPRC, Politics, Studs Terkel, Viewers Choice

  Collection of revealing scenes of various Chicago politicians. The film focuses mainly on mayors and mayoral candidates of the 1980s including Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, Edward “Fast Eddie” Vrdolyak, and Thomas Hynes. In true Chicago style, the looming presence of long-time, now late, mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley makes an appearance. Includes some invaluable footage, especially of when Harold Washington’s many speeches. Particularly revealing are scenes of racial upheaval during the time surrounding Harold Washington’s election and mayorship. Continue reading →

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  [Chicago mayoral election 1987]

  1985-02-21 / Chicago, Chicago Politics, Harold Washington, Politics

  This news report covers the democratic primary for the 1987 Chicago mayoral election, focusing on the role that race will play in the upcoming elections. Continue reading →

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  Mid-day report with Elizabeth Brackett, 5/27/1981

  1981-05-27 / Chicago

  The Mid-day report with Elizabeth Brackett, which aired on May 27, 1981, covers the day’s news stories. Continue reading →

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  [Jane Byrne offends Puerto Ricans in campaign]

  1987-01-14 / Chicago, Chicago Politics, Communities, Latinx, Politics

  Jane Byrne’s 1987 mayoral campaign hits a snag when she includes Puerto Ricans among various “aliens” such as Cambodians, Laotians, etc. Continue reading →

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  [Chicago mayoral primary 1987]

  1987-01-13 / Chicago, Chicago Politics, Harold Washington, Politics

  News report on the 1987 Chicago Mayoral election. Continue reading →

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  Good Jane, Bad Jane, parts 1-3 of 5

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, Harold Washington, Politics

  WLS-7 special on Mayor Jane Byrne’s first year in office, reported by Hugh Hill. Only contains the first three of five parts. Continue reading →

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  [1987 Chicago Democratic Mayoral Primary]

  1987-2-18 / Chicago Politics, Communities, Harold Washington, Latinx

  Segments on lawsuits against Jane Byrne and her Chicagofest, and the ongoing mayoral primary election between Byrne and Harold Washington in 1987. Continue reading →