Candidates debate CTA service and how to reduce crime at WBEZ mayoral forum
It was day two of the Chicago mayoral candidate forums hosted by WBEZ. City politics reporter Mariah Woelfel joins us for a recap and analysis.
It was day two of the Chicago mayoral candidate forums hosted by WBEZ. City politics reporter Mariah Woelfel joins us for a recap and analysis.
Crime and public safety are the top issues for nearly half of Chicago voters , and 63% of voters don’t feel safe, a WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times/Telemundo Chicago/NBC5 Poll found.
WBEZ hosted the first of two forums for Chicago mayoral candidates today. City Politics Reporter Mariah Woelfel breaks down what happened.
From school closings to shrinking enrollment and finances, the candidates for mayor have a lot to talk about for the future of Chicago’s schools.
Two candidates are vying to replace Burke on the City Council. One of them has some financial support from Burke’s brother.
All together, candidates are offering more than 100 public safety promises, from traditional foot patrols to car-chasing drones.
The political tilt of Chicago’s City Council hangs in the balance in February’s election, with more than a dozen retirements and departures.
With crime once again a top issue in Chicago, some aldermen running for reelection face challengers who say their way of combating it is outdated.
The plan to create a new TIF around downtown and surrounding areas would provide one-third of the money needed for the nearly $4 billion project to add nearly 6 miles of track, with federal money filling the rest.
As Lightfoot faces a crowded field for reelection, previous supporters are questioning whether they’ll vote for her again.