Politics

Former Alderman Leon Despres Dies

Former Chicago alderman Leon Despres died today at the age of 101. Despres was an outspoken reformer who spent two decades in the city council as a thorn in the side of Mayor Richard J. Daley and the regular Democratic organization. We take a look back at his life.

• Watch Leon Despres talk about the political machine
• Watch Leon Despres talk about Mayor Richard J. Daley