50 Years Ago, Mayor Richard J. Daley Failed at Early Remap Plan
50 Years Ago, Mayor Richard J. Daley Failed at Early Remap Plan is drawing attention now. Here’s what changed today, why it matters, and what to watch — pulled from chicagotribune.com and other verified sources.
In 1975, a scheduled remap of Illinois’ congressional districts was still five years away. But Mayor Richard J. Daley didn’t want to wait.
Plotting politics.
Zooming out, the new details shift the near-term calculus for people directly involved and for anyone tracking the bigger picture.
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- Plotting politics.
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- Published: Roy Barkhnane • Sep 21, 2025 06:00 AM EDT
- Source mix: chicagotribune.com
