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Chicago mayoral election 2023: Candidates participate in forum on disability issues as they look for support, votes

CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago municipal elections are less than two months away and one of the hottest contests will be the race for Chicago mayor. As of now, there are nine contenders for the seat. Seven of those candidates participated in a forum on disability issues Saturday as they look for support and votes. […]

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ABC7 Exclusive: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot one-on-one interview about key issues in run for 2nd term

CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot came out swinging Thursday against the candidate who may pose the greatest threat to her reelection bid. Recent polls suggest Chuy Garcia may be the current front-runner in the race. ABC7 Political Reporter talked with Mayor Lightfoot in an exclusive one-on-one interview about the race and the key issues […]

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‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor: Congressman says city needs new leadership as he joins Chicago mayoral election race

CHICAGO (WLS) — It’s been eight years since now-Congressman “Chuy” Garcia first he ran for mayor in Chicago. So why now and what does he think he’s learned in Congress that would help run a city with as many challenges as this one? Garcia has gone from Durango, Mexico, to the 22nd Ward to Capitol […]

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