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 | | The history of Chicago's city government dates back to March 4, 1837 when the town of Chicago, with a population of about 4,006, was decided a city charter by the Illinois state legislature. |
 | | Seven hundred and nine of Chicago's citizens chosen in the first major election on May 2, 1837, selecting a mayor, treasurer, city clerk and common council. |
 | | A census, taken by the city a few months after the charter was granted, revealed, in part, that there were 398 dwellings, 5 churches, 26 liquor dispensaries, 10 taverns, 19 groceries, 17 law offices and 3 drug stores in the newly charter city. |
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