This is the grave of Harold Washington. Born in 1922 in Chicago, Washington grew up in a political family. His father was active in the Republican Party, a precinct captain,.
This is the grave of Big Bill Thompson. Born in 1869 in Boston, William Hale Thompson grew up in Chicago. In fact, his parents moved there when their baby boy.
This is the grave of Francis O'Neill. Born in 1848 in Tralibane, County Cork, Ireland, O'Neill was into Irish fiddling and folk tunes from the time he was a kid..
This story about the Chicago History Museum slashing workers hours and public services in order to unionbust suggests a lot about why our elites--whatever their political affiliation--are fundamentally pro-Trumpist and.
This is the grave of Jane Byrne. Born in 1933 in Chicago, Jane Burke grew up rich. Her father was the VP of a steel company. They were a Catholic.
On June 16, 1958, the Chicago Crossing Guards Association rejected an offer from AFSCME to join the union because these women did not believe the union would fight effectively for.
This is the grave of Carter Harrison. Born in 1825 in Fayette County, Kentucky, outside of Lexington, Harrison grew up in the Old South elite. In fact, his family went.
This is the grave of Catherine O'Leary. Born in 1827 in Ireland, Catherine Donegan married Patrick O'Leary, had three children, and moved to Chicago. There's only one thing to know.
