Ever hear about the "Council Wars?" In this episode Alyssa tells John about the Eds' efforts to obstruct Chicago's First Black Mayor.

TW: Racism

Show Notes:

Encyclopedia of Chicago

Chicago Tribune: Flashback: Chicago’s Council Wars pitted defiant white aldermen against a reform-minded Harold Washington

WTTW: Council Wars

NYT: CHICAGO 'COUNCIL WARS' DRAG INTO INTERMISSION

WBEZ: Council War Veterans

CST: Veterans of the historic Harold Washington era recall a fierce campaign, Council Wars and more

This American Life: Harold

Chicago Tribune: Council Wars

Video: Council Wars

Chicago Reporter: Ald. Ed Burke represents the worst of Chicago’s white political machine

WBEZ: Harold Washington Was Chicago’s First Black Mayor, But Who Else Was He?

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