Daley family

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." Richard J. Daley and his son, Richard M. Daley, held the office of the Mayor of Chicago for a combined 43 years.

Notable members

 * Richard J. Daley (1902–1976)
 * Mayor of Chicago, 1955–1976
 * Eleanor "Sis" Daley (1907–2003)
 * Wife of Richard J. Daley
 * Richard M. Daley (born 1942)
 * Cook County State's Attorney, 1980–1989
 * Mayor of Chicago, 1989–2011
 * William M. Daley (born 1948)
 * U.S. Secretary of Commerce, 1997–2000
 * White House Chief of Staff, 2011–2012
 * 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
 * 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