Harold Washington: Then and Now

Harold Washington: Then and Now
Photo by Marc PoKempner from the book "Harold!"
Harold Washington: Then and Now
Photo by Marc PoKempner from the book "Harold!"

Harold Washington: Then and Now

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington. Washington died of a massive heart attack while in office. The death and subsequent fight to appoint a successor made national headlines.  Chicago Public Radio has been