What You Need To Know About The City Council Runoffs

By Meha Ahmad
CITY HALL
A directory sign is shown inside Chicago's City Hall on July 25, 2018. Bill Healy/WBEZ
CITY HALL
A directory sign is shown inside Chicago's City Hall on July 25, 2018. Bill Healy/WBEZ

What You Need To Know About The City Council Runoffs

By Meha Ahmad
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At least 14 wards head into the April runoffs, including 10 aldermen who are fighting to keep their seats. Each Monday until election day, we’ll break down several races with the must-know details voters need before casting their ballots again on April 2. Morning Shift kicks off its ward-by-ward coverage by taking a look at the races in the 15th, 20th, and 40th wards.

GUESTS:

Mauricio Pena, Block Club Chicago reporter  

Natalie Moore, WBEZ Race, Class, and Communities reporter

Susie An, WBEZ reporter  

LEARN MORE:

Data: City Council runoffs: Breaking down 14 races (Chicago Tribune)

Ald. Raymond Lopez Likely To Face Runoff Rematch Against Rafael Yañez For 15th Ward Seat  (Block Club Chicago)

The 20th Ward aldermanic race is rife with bad faith and good ideas  (Chicago Reader)