The Daley family is an American political family from Chicago. The family rose to prominence with its patriarch, Richard J. Daley, "the last of the big city bosses."[1] Richard J. Daley and his son, Richard M. Daley, both held the office of the Mayor of Chicago.
Notable members
- Richard J. Daley (1902–1976)
- Eleanor "Sis" Daley (1907–2003) Wife of Richard J. Daley
- John M. Daley (1923–2015)
- Richard M. Daley (born 1942) Cook County State's Attorney, 1980–1989; Mayor of Chicago, 1989–2011
- John P. Daley (born 1946) 11th Ward Democratic Committeeman; Cook County Commissioner, 1992–, (Finance Chairman); Illinois State Senator, 1989–1992; Illinois State Representative, 1985–1989
- William M. Daley (born 1948) U.S. Secretary of Commerce, 1997–2000; White House Chief of Staff, 2011–2012[2]
- Patrick Daley Thompson (son of Richard J. Daley's daughter Patricia; born 1969) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissioner 2014–2015; Chicago alderman, 11th ward 2015–2022
- Patrick R. Daley (born 1975)
References
- 1."Richard J. Daley". Encyclopædia Britannica. May 11, 2023.
- 2.White House chief of state stepping down