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John Wentworth, American journalist and politician, 19th Mayor of Chicago (born 1815)

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John Wentworth (Illinois politician)

American newspaper editor and politician (1815–1888)

John Wentworth, was the editor of the Chicago Democrat, publisher of an extensive Wentworth family genealogy, a two-term mayor of Chicago, and a six-term member of the United States House of Representatives.
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Mayor of Chicago

Elected chief executive of city government

The mayor of Chicago is the chief executive of city government in Chicago, Illinois, the third-largest city in the United States. The mayor is responsible for the administration and management of various city departments, submits proposals and recommendations to the Chicago City…
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