Everyone knew that Maggie Daley meant the arts

In the summer of 2010, Mayor Richard M. Daley showed up at an anniversary event celebrating, and designed to further promote, Chicago's downtown theater district. But the real news was made when the mayoral voice started to crack while talking about the importance of the arts in public education. "Every one of these children can learn," Daley said from the podium, fighting back tears.

Chris Jones

November 25, 2011