From Sharach Bond, who served as the first governor of Illinois
beginning in 1818, to William Ogden, Chicago's first mayor, many
powerful men and women have played vital roles in the political
life and climate of both Chicago and Illinois. The Governors of
Illinois and the Mayors of Chicago provides biographies for the
state's most important power brokers.
In this study, author Bradley W. Rasch explores the history of
the state, its politics, and its power brokers and details
little-known facts about some of the important people:
Edward Coles, who served as governor from 1822 to 1826, was an
abolitionist long before it was fashionable.
Gov. Joseph Duncan's (1834-1838) major accomplishment was moving
the state capital to Springfield.
William Ogden is called Chicago's founder and served as the
first mayor after its incorporation, which he helped
facilitate.
Mayor Augustus Garrett served as mayor twice but is best known
for having his second election invalidated due to fraud.
Filled with an interesting array of facts and trivia, The
Governors of Illinois and the Mayors of Chicago shows how many of
the people who served in these positions have gone on to receive
national and international acclaim and influence.
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