Mayor Emanuel and Jesus Garcia face off during mayoral debate

Mayor Emanuel and Jesus Garcia face off during mayoral debate

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During yesterday’s mayoral debate, Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia came out swinging and Mayor Rahm Emanuel landed a few jabs, too. Garcia says Emanuel is out of touch and unfamiliar with day-to-day life in Chicago communities. Emanuel criticized Garcia for not having a concrete financial plan for the city. WBEZ’s city politics reporter Lauren Chooljian had a ringside seat for last night’s debate on Fox 32 Chicago and she joins us with more.