Michael Anthony Bilandic

Michael Anthony Bilandic (February 13, 1923 – January 15, 2002) was an American politician. He was the mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1976-1979). He was a member of the Democratic Party. He became mayor after being elected by the Chicago City Council to become acting mayor, upon the death of Richard J. Daley, beating Wilson Frost.^[1]

Michael Anthony Bilandic
49th Mayor of Chicago
In office December 20, 1976 – April 16, 1979
Preceded by	Richard J. Daley
Succeeded by	Jane Byrne
Personal details
Born	(1923-02-13)February 13, 1923 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died	January 15, 2002(2002-01-15) (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Resting place	St. Mary's Cemetery Evergreen Park, Illinois
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Heather Morgan
Residence	Chicago, Illinois

Bilandic was born on February 13, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. He studied at DePaul University. He was married to Heather Morgan. Bilandic died on January 15, 2002 in Chicago, Illinois from heart failure, aged 78.^[2]

References

1. Wilson Frost, trailblazing black alderman, dies at 92
2. "Michael A. Bilandic, Previous Illinois Supreme Court Justice". Archived from the original on 2011-01-22. Retrieved 2012-12-06.

Other websites

• First Inaugural Address
• Second Inaugural Address
• Michael Anthony Bilandic at Find a Grave