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Holy cow! Bid to make Harry Caray the mayor of Rush Street is back in play

City’s top politicians on board to honor legendary Cubs announcer

Chicago Sun-Times

How Johnson and Vallas became rivals for mayor, COVID’s lasting impact on hospitals and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Activistas ambientales del lado suroeste invitan a candidatos a alcalde a tener ‘diálogo’

Dijeron que hay una nueva oportunidad para establecer un diálogo con quien sea elegido al quinto piso del Ayuntamiento, ya que nunca tuvieron la oportunidad de hacer eso con la alcaldesa saliente Lori Lightfoot.

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Picture Chicago: 8 must-see photos from this week in news

From endorsements trickling in for mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas, to Wilco performing at the Riviera Theatre, Sun-Times photographers were out capturing another week in Chicago news.

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Progressive icon Bernie Sanders to hold preelection rally for Brandon Johnson

The rally is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the UIC Forum. It has potential to help Johnson energize his base and boost turnout, particularly among young voters who supported Sanders’ 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas grew into rivals for mayor of Chicago

Despite following very different paths, both now have their sights trained on Chicago’s City Hall.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson: From church youth group leader to teacher on a path ‘to do better for others’

The middle child in a family of 10 children, Johnson grew up in a three-bedroom Elgin home with parents who were pastors and also foster parents. After his mother died, Johnson helped to carry the ministry forward. “This is really a faith walk,” he says of his run for mayor.

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Southwest Side activists call on next mayor to address pollution: ‘We have to change this’

With early voting underway, mayoral hopefuls Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas were urged to not only focus on public safety, but also on ‘environmental violence.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral rivals Johnson, Vallas debate police, education, Kim Foxx, eye rolls, head shakes and ‘dismissing people’

Their third runoff debate was more restrained than previous ones — but not without some big swings, as when Vallas said he’s got more teaching experience than Johnson. “You can’t keep just dismissing people, Paul,” Johnson responded. “It’s irresponsible.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza’s expected economic impact vs. NASCAR’s, the lives forever changed by COVID and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson won’t identify ‘plan B’ for revenue if City Council, legislature resist tax hikes

‘I need industry to help,’ find revenue other than property taxes, mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson tells Crain’s Chicago Business editorial board members.

Chicago Sun-Times

Quinn endorses Vallas over Johnson in April 4 mayoral runoff

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn backed U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the first round of voting, but Garcia finished fourth. Wednesday, Quinn reunited with Paul Vallas, his 2014 running mate for lieutenant governor.

Chicago Sun-Times

How a pot firm used a shooting victim in a bid for social equity licenses, long COVID’s mysteries and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral debate: Vallas and Johnson ‘lecture’ one another on the CTU, Donald Trump and ‘working class’ roots

During their first televised debate, Brandon Johnson was the undisputed aggressor. In Round Two, Paul Vallas took the gloves off. Round Three was pretty much a draw.

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Like Harold Washington, new mayor should build a diverse coalition to move Chicago forward

The politics of division is a recipe for disaster. It is a well-trodden road that can only take us back to where we’ve been before, and that’s nowhere we want to be.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council urged to postpone declaration of independence

The Better Government Association and the League of Women Voters say the newly elected City Council, which should be seated in a couple of months, should take on the task.

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Two weeks until Chicago mayoral, Wisconsin Supreme Court elections

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 21, Brew.

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Vallas, Johnson offer contrasting ideas at forum on issues affecting Black and Latino communities

Paul Vallas said he would simplify CPD police foot-pursuit policy. Brandon Johnson says he would keep current policy. Both agree to appoint Blacks, Latinos to their teams.

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City’s chief labor negotiator fired over interview on Sun-Times podcast, sources say

Chicago’s chief labor negotiator fired over interview on Sun-Times podcast, sources say

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4 business groups endorse Vallas in April 4 mayoral runoff

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and other groups backing Vallas stayed neutral in February. Brandon Johnson, meanwhile, touted support from a group of Black firefighters, paramedics, Council members and leaders in the city’s Polish community.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s mayoral candidates both have deep ties to Chicago's schools — but starkly different visions for their future

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson wants voters to know about his time on the front lines of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago Sun-Times

Led by Willie Wilson, Black clergy are backing Paul Vallas: ‘We should not look at color’

Willie Wilson’s endorsement of Paul Vallas for mayor — and the endorsement of the pastors who stood with him Sunday — could persuade Black voters to cross racial lines.

The Independent UK

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

The two candidates for Chicago mayor have very different ideas about the future of the heavily Democratic city

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson, Vallas exchange jabs over schooling, budget plans at heated mayoral forum

The candidates were also asked whether they agree that the runoff race represents a battle between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Fraternal Order of the Police.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson clash over race, taxes, CTU, violence: ‘Don’t shake your head’

CHICAGO — In a particularly heated forum, Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson repeatedly clashed over economic policy, school closings and street violence.

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