Scope and Contents ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM Dunne, former member of the Illinois General Assembly, recalls his childhood growing up in an Irish household in Chicago; education, early political experiences, tutelage under 42nd Ward politician William "Botchy" Connors; criminal activities, political issues, ethnic groups, work with the Chicago Park District, and WWII and Korean War military service. He also discusses his years in the General Assembly: legislation, committee work, Illinois...