Episode 421 - Chicago Stories: Jane Byrne with Rachel Pikelny and Dan Protess

Send us Fan MailShe worked on John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign, was guided through Chicago politics by Richard J. Daley, and became the first female mayor of Chicago. Today we’re discussing Jane Byrne, whose story is part of the upcoming season of Chicago Stories on WTTW. With me to discuss Byrne is the producer and writer of the episode, Rachel Pikelny, and the executive producer of Chicago Stories, Dan Protess.For the cost of a cup of coffee, you can help support the show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryUp your cocktail game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):BOOKS:My Chicago by Jane Byrnehttps://amzn.to/3qCVfzA Brass: Jane Byrne and the Pursuit of Power by Kathleen Whalen Fitzgeraldhttps://amzn.to/36MZa5MCampaign! The Election That Rocked Chicago by Peter Nolanhttps://amzn.to/36vs1Me (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3DaeTYK (Kindle - FREE with Kindle Unlimited!)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHOTHER CHICAGO ITEMS:Chicago Map Pint Glasshttps://amzn.to/3DkZwNmPodcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podhttps://www.chicagohistorypod.comEmail: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comSupport the show