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“When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast.”

Quote by Jane Byrne

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Jane Byrne, born on May 24, 1934, was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Chicago from 1983 to 1989. She became the first female mayor in the history of the city. Byrne's tenure was marked by efforts to improve city infrastructure and public services, although she also faced numerous challenges, including a fiscal crisis and rising crime rates. She passed away on November 14, 2014. more

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