Few women of Huntley’s early years are written about in the town’s historical annals. The women of the late 1800s supported their husband’s endeavors, bore many children, kept the home life running smoothly and rarely made a name of their own. Women were known as “Mrs. John Hawley” or “Mrs. Raymond Donahue”, rarely remembered for … Read more
First Woman Corporate Officer in Major League Baseball Huntley native Margaret Donahue didn’t want the job with the Chicago Cubs. But now, 45 years after her death, her name can still be found among Cubs’ history, on a Chicago park and in books on notable women. Through Margaret’s three nieces and in numerous news articles … Read more
The Chicago Tribune put together this look at the career of Huntley Native Margaret “Midge” Donahue, who became the first female front office executive in the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs. Huntley Library Historian Mary Beth Manning is interviewed in the video. Donahue is credited with creating the concept of season tickets. Huntley Native … Read more