Handicapping the mayoral race on the home stretch

Handicapping the mayoral race on the home stretch
The mayoral candidates met for a final televised debate Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011. Getty/Scott Olson
Handicapping the mayoral race on the home stretch
The mayoral candidates met for a final televised debate Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011. Getty/Scott Olson

Handicapping the mayoral race on the home stretch

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So now that the televised debates are over,  the mad dash to the finish line is on! The race to become mayor of Chicago is heading into its final days before Tuesday’s election. The last TV ads will air and candidates’ schedules are packed with appearances! WBEZ’s political reporter Sam Hudzik joined Eight Forty-Eight to talk about what to expect over the crazy campaign weekend ahead.

POST-ELECTION SPECIAL:

Eight Forty-Eight will a live broadcast for its post-election day show. It will be at the Navy Pier studios on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 9:00 a.m. If you’re interested in participating, please send an email to 848@wbez.org with the subject line: Post Election Show. Or call 312-948-4848.

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