Michael Anthony Bilandic
In office December 20, 1976 – April 16, 1979Preceded by Richard J. Daley Succeeded by Jane Byrne
Born (1923-02-13 ) February 13, 1923Chicago , 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
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]
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]
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1 Acting officeholder. 2 Election declared null and void.