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With Chicago’s mayoral election just days away, candidates focus on turning out their bases, and making the runoff cutoff

CHICAGO — With days to go before Chicago’s mayoral election — and a virtual certainty that no one will win the seat outright — candidates are focused on turning out their political bases to secure a spot in the April 4 runoff.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 25, 2023

Protesters disrupt Chicago mayoral forum as candidates exchange personal attacks

CHICAGO — Chicago’s mayoral hopefuls exchanged personal attacks during a contentious candidate forum Tuesday evening that was repeatedly interrupted by loud protesters.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 1, 2023

On Jan. 6 anniversary, Lightfoot faces criticism over suspended cop’s ties to Proud Boys

CHICAGO — To mark the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a statement praising congressional investigators and calling for “those responsible” to be held accountable.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 6, 2023