World & Nation
Less than a week before Election Day, former Chicago Alderman Edward R.
Feb. 23, 1989
One-time political power Edward R.
June 26, 1987
Former Chicago Alderman Edward Vrdolyak said he will resign his city and county Democratic posts, fueling speculation he plans a switch to the GOP to continue his long-running feud with Mayor Harold Washington.
June 18, 1987
Democrats loyal to Chicago Mayor Harold Washington ousted his City Council nemesis, Alderman Edward R.
Dec. 28, 1986
Politics
Mayor Harold Washington tried for months to get William Spicer, his acting purchasing director, confirmed by the City Council.
Dec. 9, 1985
Democrat-turned-Republican Edward R.
Feb. 24, 1989
California
Endorsed Republican mayoral contender Herbert Sohn on Friday conceded the Feb. 28 primary to write-in challenger Edward R.
March 4, 1989
Alderman Edward R.
Dec. 16, 1986
Illinois Gov. James R.
March 7, 1989
Political discourse in Chicago often has had the flavor of a street fight.
March 11, 1989