She married into one of the most powerfiul political families in America. But Maggie Daley never let the pressures of politics deter her from pushing the issues she was interested in, nor shielding her children from the glare of the spotlight. Nearly universally admired and beloved in Chicago, Maggie Daley died on Thanksgiving evening in her home surrounded by her family: Once her children were in school, Mrs. Daley began to play an increasingly active role in the civic and cultural life of the city, serving on the auxiliary board of the Art Institute and the women's board of the Chicago Rehabilitation Institute. She was occasionally on the campaign trail with her husband. Interviewed by reporters at a local deli during Richard's successful run for mayor in 1989, Mrs. Daley playfully asked reporters, "Do I have corned beef in my teeth?" With her husband in City Hall, many organizations and individuals began seeking Mrs. Daley's help with civic projects. One of the first she eagerly...(Read Full Post)