LOCAL · IL · 1955-1974
Thomas E. Keane
Finance Committee Chair · Chicago · Democrat · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Daley's right-hand; convicted 1974 of mail fraud — bought tax-delinquent properties
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud, mail-fraud
Background
Between 1955 and 1974, Thomas E. Keane held the Finance Committee Chair · Chicago of Chicago seat in Illinois, a 19-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Edward M. Burke. Press-relevant: Daley's right-hand; convicted 1974 of mail fraud — bought tax-delinquent properties. Same-year political environment (1955): Governor William Stratton.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Edward M. Burke (1983-2019)