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Daley biography to be published in 2013

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is about to follow in his father’s footsteps again.

Daley’s father, the late Mayor Richard J. Daley, was the subject of the famous biography “Boss” by newspaper columnist Mike Royko. Now the younger Daley is going to be the subject of a book himself.

In a news release Thursday, the University of Chicago Press says in 2013 it will publish “First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley” by Chicago writer Keith Koeneman. According to the release, Koeneman will be given “unprecedented access” to key figures in Daley’s administration. A University of Chicago Press spokeswoman says Daley has not agreed to be interviewed.

Daley is the longest serving mayor in Chicago history. He stepped down earlier this year after 22 years.