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Chicago mayor vows to protect residents after Trump’s border czar singles out Windy City for mass deportations
1 week, 2 days ago

Chicago mayor vows to protect residents after Trump’s border czar singles out Windy City for mass deportations

The Independent  

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In Chicago mayor’s race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats’ split
1 year, 9 months ago

In Chicago mayor’s race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats’ split

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Before they were rivals to be Chicago’s next mayor, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson both worked in education, though their career paths — like their views on the city’s future — were very different. U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, who had strong support from Latino voters as he finished fourth in February, cited Johnson’s ability to unite people …

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Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime
1 year, 9 months ago

Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of violence that need tough-on-crime policies. One leading candidate, who touts his endorsement from the Chicago police union, says “crime is out of control” and the city needs hundreds more officers patrolling its streets. Another hopeful says that if suspects flee a …

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Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime
1 year, 9 months ago

Chicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime

LA Times  

FIlE - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot participates in a forum with other Chicago mayoral candidates hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Jan. 14, 2023, at the Chicago Temple in Chicago. One leading candidate, who touts his endorsement from the Chicago police union, says, “crime is out of control,” and the city needs hundreds more officers patrolling its streets. …

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She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder
1 year, 11 months ago

She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Lori Lightfoot made history as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve as Chicago mayor, sailing to victory four years ago as an outsider who vowed to rid City Hall of corruption and deliver a safer, more equitable city. “But I recognize that people in the city don’t feel safe.” Lightfoot’s most formidable opponent …

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Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García Announces Second Run For Chicago Mayor
2 years, 1 month ago

Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García Announces Second Run For Chicago Mayor

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Democratic Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García announced on Thursday that he is running again for Chicago mayor, joining the increasingly crowded pool of candidates looking to unseat incumbent Lori Lightfoot. “As our movement did 40 years ago when Harold Washington announced his run for mayor, we’re standing together to say it’s time for City Hall to work on …

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