What a story! Chicago Afternoons with Leon will leave you refreshed and upbeat toward old age and about the future of Chicago. At 99½, the vibrant former 5th Ward Ald. Leon Despres in chapter after chapter probes the city with care, curiosity and concern. The result is his gift to all of us of a new, forward-looking Chicago Plan, constructed in time for his and the original plan's 100th birthdays. "Throughout his career, Leon Despres has been in the forefront of just about every decent, worthwhile effort made to improve life in this city." Mike Royko, Jan. 30, 1972"The absolute conscience of the city." Abner J. Mikva"Leon Despres is my North Star. He is the one." Studs Terkel