Mayor Richard Daley speaks during a re-dedication ceremony at Immaculate Conception Parish in Elmhurst.

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Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley celebrates his election to a sixth consecutive term as mayor in Chicago, with his daughters Nora Conroy, right, and Elizabeth Daley, second from right, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007.

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President John F. Kennedy poses in his White House office with visitors from Chicago, Mayor Richard Daley and his family. From left are; Bill 13, Mayor Daley, President Kennedy, Mrs. Daley, Patricia 22, John 13, Mary 21, Eleanor 19, and Michael 17.

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Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley talks with diners at a Chicago restaurant as he campaigns for his sixth term as Mayor of Chicago Monday, Dec. 11, 2006.

Associated Press file, 2006

Richard M. Daley visits with reporters at a Chicago restaurant Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, where he thanked supporters who helped elect him to his sixth term as Chicago Mayor.

Associated Press file, 2007

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, right, walks with Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., prior to a luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006.

Associated Press file, 2006

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley stands at his seat before the opening day baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians Sunday, April 2, 2006, in Chicago.

Associated Press file, 2006

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley speaks during an interview in his office Thursday, April 24, 2008, in Chicago.

Associated Press file, 2008

Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley is shown in this Dec. 1974 photo.

Associated Press file, 1974