LOCAL · IL · 1979-1983
Jane Byrne
Mayor of Chicago · Democrat · Illinois
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First woman Chicago Mayor
Background
Jane Byrne occupied the Mayor of Chicago of Chicago office in Illinois for 4 years (1979–1983). Took office after Michael Bilandic; succeeded by Harold Washington. Note: First woman Chicago Mayor. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor James R. Thompson.
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- Eugene Sawyer (1987-1989)
- Harold Washington (1983-1987)
- Michael Bilandic (1976-1979)
- Richard J. Daley (1955-1976)
- Martin H. Kennelly (1947-1955)