1983 Chicago news broadcast

With the announcement that Chicago's Mayor Richard M. Daley won't be seeking another term after holding that office for 21-years, here's a look back at a local broadcast from 27 years ago. In this excerpt from February 4, 1983, Channel 5 News, anchored by Ron Magers and Linda Yu, reports that a notorious street gang is working in support of then-Mayor Jane Byrne's re-election campaign. Also in the news: charges of vote fraud and the death of singer Karen Carpenter.

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[radiodj1520]

In This Clip, From 5:55 To 6:07, It Was WMAQ-TV's The Channel 5 News At 10 Video Bumper From Friday Night, February 4, 1983.

[pernelldh]

Fact: Ron Magers and Linda Yu are now working at WLS-TV (ABC) in Chicago.

[DowJones16WB]

Ron Magers ( has been ) is expose as a phony boloney his elites attitude towards the voters is disgusting.During a mayoral debate Ron Magers said he will clear the audience if they didn't stop cheering for Miguel Del Valle.If Rahm Emanuel got 55% of the votes i will sell you the Brooklyn Bridge.Those Electronic voting Machines are stealing the votes.

[radiodj1520]

In This Clip, From 0:00 To 0:26, It Was WMAQ-TV's The Channel 5 News At 10 Video Open From Friday Night, February 4, 1983.

[pernelldh]

He's Paul Magers' brother. Ron now works at ABC 7 (WLS-TV). His brother, Paul is working at CBS 2 (KCBS-TV) in Los Angeles.