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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 · Mar 24, 2023

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 · Mar 23, 2023

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 · Mar 22, 2023

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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 · Mar 22, 2023

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 · Mar 22, 2023

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 · Mar 22, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2023

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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 · Mar 22, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023

Two weeks until Chicago mayoral, Wisconsin Supreme Court elections

Welcome to the Tuesday, March 21, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Mar 21, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023

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 Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023

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 Tribune · Mar 20, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2023

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 · Mar 19, 2023

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 · Mar 19, 2023

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 · Mar 19, 2023

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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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

Picture Chicago: This week’s 16 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

Two men were shot in the Loop as crowds flocked downtown for the annual dyeing of the Chicago River before the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Iggy Pop performed at The Salt Shed, and more in our best photos of the last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

Chicago’s mayoral candidates have radically different approaches to fixing public schools. Here’s why.

Their backgrounds — Paul Vallas, a technocrat devoted to school choice, and Brandon Johnson, a teachers union organizer — help explain clashing views on school reform.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

First batch of secret Madigan recordings released, mayoral runoff race heats up 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 · Mar 17, 2023

Chicago’s longtime chief labor negotiator sizes up Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson

Jim Franczek described Paul Vallas as a “pretty independent guy” while he’s wary of Brandon Johnson’s ties to the Chicago Teachers Union.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 17, 2023

‘Chuy’ García endorses ex-rival Brandon Johnson for mayor, aiming to lock down progressive vote against Paul Vallas

CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” García endorsed Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor Friday, giving the Cook County commissioner a potential boost in the April 4 election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia endorses Brandon Johnson in April 4 mayoral runoff

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia finished in fourth place with 13.8% of the vote on Feb. 28, but his endorsement was coveted by both Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

A tale of two cities, told in Chicago’s mayoral election

As Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson barnstorm in churches and parades before the April 4 runoff, policing and public education are front and center. This election also touches on power, identity, and of course, race.

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