LOCAL · IL · 1976-1979
Michael Bilandic
Mayor of Chicago · Democrat · Illinois
On the record
Lost 1979 primary after blizzard mishandling
Background
Illinois's Mayor of Chicago of Chicago 1976–1979: Michael Bilandic — 3-year tenure. Took office after Richard J. Daley; succeeded by Jane Byrne. Note: Lost 1979 primary after blizzard mishandling. Same-year political environment (1976): Governor Dan Walker.
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