Harold Washington
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Harold Washington was the first African American mayor of Chicago, whose election in 1983 inspired Jerry Butler to enter politics and serve on the Cook County Board.
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Popular 1980s Democratic Mayor Harold Washington vetoed several budgets during his tenure.
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson may veto 2026 budget, risking shutdownFox News·
United States· 2025-12-23
United States· 2025-12-23
Harold Washington signed an executive order making Chicago a sanctuary city.
How can US cities resist Trump’s mass deportation agenda? Look to Chicago | US immigrationThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-06-09
United Kingdom· 2025-06-09
Harold Washington was the first African American Mayor of Chicago, whose election encouraged Jerry Butler to enter politics.
Morreu aos 85 anos o cantor Jerry Butler | MúsicaPúblico·
Portugal· 2025-02-22
Portugal· 2025-02-22
Harold Washington was the first Black mayor of Chicago, whose election encouraged Jerry Butler to enter politics.
Jerry Butler, figure de la soul dans les années 1960 et ancien chanteur du groupe The Impressions, est mort à l’âge de 85 ansLe Monde·
France· 2025-02-21
France· 2025-02-21
Encouraged by the 1983 election of Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor, he ran successfully for the Cook County Board in 1985.
Jerry ‘Ice Man’ Butler, soul singer whose hits included ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ dead at 85CNN·United States· 2025-02-21
United States· 2025-02-21
