Chicago Stories
The Election of Jane Byrne
Clip: 4/1/2022 | 12m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Jane Byrne took on the Chicago machine and won.
Originally considered an underdog candidate, Jane Byrne took on the Chicago machine and became the first woman to be elected Mayor of Chicago in 1979.
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Chicago Stories
The Election of Jane Byrne
Clip: 4/1/2022 | 12m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Originally considered an underdog candidate, Jane Byrne took on the Chicago machine and became the first woman to be elected Mayor of Chicago in 1979.
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"Anything Goes": Arts and Culture in Jane Byrne's Chicago
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Jane Byrne had a big impact on Chicago’s arts and culture scene. (3m 57s)
Extended Interview: David Axelrod on Jane Byrne's Campaign
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David Axelrod reflects on Jane Byrne’s first mayoral campaign. (4m 51s)
Jane Byrne Moves into Cabrini-Green
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Jane Byrne moved into Cabrini-Green to draw attention to the issues there. (4m 23s)
Jane Byrne's Early Political Career
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Jane Byrne began her career as a protegee of Mayor Richard J. Daley. (9m 53s)
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Chicago Stories is a local public television program presented by WTTW
Leadership support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by The Negaunee Foundation. Major support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, TAWANI Foundation on behalf of...