November 3: On November 3, 1970, George W. Collins Assumes Duties After Swearing-In
George Washington Collins assumed office as the Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois’s 6th district on November 3, 1970.
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In Memoriam: Philip Miller Crane remembered on his birthday (November 3)
On November 3, 1930, Philip Miller Crane was born in Chicago, IL, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to public service and advocacy.
This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Nov. 2-8)
This week in City of Chicago history.
In Memory: Remembering Augustus Alexander “Gus” Savage on his Death Anniversary (October 31)
On October 31, 2015, Augustus Alexander “Gus” Savage died.
In Memoriam: Augustus Alexander “Gus” Savage remembered on his birthday (October 30)
On October 30, 1925, Augustus Alexander “Gus” Savage was born in Detroit, MI.
In Memory: Remembering John Neal Erlenborn on his Death Anniversary (October 30)
John Neal Erlenborn died on October 30, 2005, marking the end of a lifetime dedicated to public service and advocacy in Chicago City, IL.
October 28: Commemorating the birth of John J. Cullerton, noted 38th President of the Illinois Senate
John J. Cullerton was born on October 28, 1948, marking the beginning of a life intertwined with the fabric of Chicago City, IL.
This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 26-Nov. 1)
This week in City of Chicago history.
In Memoriam: Forest D. Etheredge remembered on his birthday (October 21)
Forest D. Etheredge was born on October 21, 1929, in Dallas, Texas.
This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Oct. 19-25)
This week in City of Chicago history.
Remembering Emil Jones Jr.’s birthday: reflections on the career of the President of the Illinois Senate (October 18)
Emil Jones Jr. was born on October 18, 1935, marking the beginning of a journey that would leave a lasting impact on Chicago City, IL.
This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 12-18)
This week in City of Chicago history.
Celebrating Jack Schaffer’s birthday: acknowledging the contributions of the businessman and politician (October 12)
On October 12, 1942, Jack Schaffer was born, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to business and public service.
In Memoriam: Charles Chew, Jr. remembered on his birthday (October 9)
On October 9, 1922, in Greenville, MS, Charles Chew, Jr., was born into a modest family.
This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 5-11)
This week in City of Chicago history.
This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Sept. 28-Oct. 4)
This week in City of Chicago history.
Cortes: Dems lecture about ‘threats to democracy,’ while glorifying Chicago ‘decapitation’ of President
Steve Cortes, a Chicagoland native and president of the League of American Workers, said a “theatric” decapitation of a figure of President Donald Trump at Chicago “Riot Fest” showed that…
In Memoriam: Cardiss Hortense Collins remembered on her birthday (September 24)
On September 24, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., Cardiss Hortense Collins was born, destined to become a trailblazer in Chicago’s political landscape.
Commemorating Doris Catherine Karpiel’s birthday: recognizing the journey of the Businesswoman and Politician (September 21)
Doris Catherine Karpiel was born on September 21, 1935, in a small town in the Midwest.