Bill Beavers, a former Chicago alderman and Cook County commissioner, has died at age 89.
William "Bill" Beavers, a former Chicago alderman and Cook County commissioner, has died at age 89.Beavers, a longtime advocate for Black businesses and political representation, died early Saturday morning from natural complications, according to Beavers family spokesperson Sean Howard. "Bill Beavers will go down in history as one of the most progressive African American Alderman in the Chicago City Council.
"The passing of Commissioner Beavers represents a significant loss for the African American business community. Commissioner Beavers made it possible for Black business owners to have concessions at both Midway and O'Hare Airports," said Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan. "He was relentless in his firm approach to former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley of the need for more Black business people engaging in every facet of city government.
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