He was only the Mayor of Chicago for two years, but Anton Cermak had one hell of an effect on Chicago politics. more ›

Today marks the 79th anniversary of a moment that forever changed the history of Chicago and one of the very great "What If" stories of American history. more ›

With Franklin Delano Roosevelt's name being bantered about more these days, what with the comparisons of his New Deal and the current economic stimulus, we thought we would take a look at the 44th Mayor of Chicago, Anton "Tony" Cermak, who died from a gun shot wound 76 years ago today. Had Cermak not taken a bullet intended for the then President-elect, Grandma and Grandpa wouldn't be getting their Social Security checks and we never would have had the chance to watch FDR's delightful fireside chats on television. more ›