Paul Vallas, a former public school executive, has called for a crackdown on crime, while Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner, wants to expand social programs.
Tag: Lightfoot, Lori
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In Chicago Mayor’s Race, a Former Teacher Rises With Union Support
Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner who once taught in struggling neighborhoods, soared in the polls after an endorsement and donations from the Chicago Teachers Union.
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Black Voters in Chicago Look for a Candidate and a Path Forward on Fighting Crime
With just weeks to go before the runoff for mayor, a choice between vastly different visions of policing.
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It Would Be Foolish to Ignore What Just Happened in Chicago
Democratic candidates everywhere should be paying attention to the miserable showing of Lori Lightfoot in the mayoral primary.
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Chicago Police Superintendent Steps Down After Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Defeat
David O. Brown, the superintendent, said he had accepted a job as chief operating officer of a personal injury law firm in Texas.