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Race, always an issue in Chicago politics, was a key factor behind creating runoff for mayor

CHICAGO — Chicago’s April election between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson features candidates with some of the starkest political differences in a head-to-head matchup since the city started having mayoral runoffs more than two decades ago.

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Rev. Michael Pfleger: New top cop needs to bring a new approach to crime in Chicago

The activist priest is calling for the next superintendent to be promoted from within the ranks of the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago Sun-Times

Progressive firebrand Elizabeth Warren endorses Brandon Johnson in April 4 runoff

Warren tweeted her endorsement of Johnson to her 5.9 million followers. But her greatest value to Johnson is in consolidating his progressive base and boosting turnout that was just over 35% on Feb. 28.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 13 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

A grateful city said goodbye to slain Chicago Police Officer Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso, the mayoral runoff candidates participated in their first forum, and more in our best photos of the last week.

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Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas' Facebook account liked posts that called Chicago ‘hell hole’ and attacked Democrats; he again denies involvement

CHICAGO — Paul Vallas’ Facebook account liked a series of comments that attacked Democrats, referred to Chicago as a “hell hole” and “S---cago” and labeled Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker “the king of full term abortion,” a Chicago Tribune review of his social media found.

Chicago Tribune

Garcia, progressives will unite behind Johnson, CTU president predicts

Johnson’s campaign manager said Johnson and Garcia have had “several good conversations.” More meetings with a “broader group” of Garcia supporters are scheduled for next week, in hoipes of securing Garcia’s endorsement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge halts public release of Madigan recordings, slain officer mourned and more in your Chicago news roundup

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At first debate of Chicago mayoral runoff, Johnson attacks Vallas’ record as rival tries to stay above the fray

CHICAGO — The first debate of Chicago’s mayoral runoff election featured a series of attacks from Brandon Johnson on Paul Vallas, who largely avoided attacking in kind, even as the criticism escalated.

Chicago Tribune

Runoff face-off: Johnson casts Vallas as ally of ‘right-wing extremists’ — but Vallas dubs attacks ‘nonsense, again’

Both mayoral hopefuls accused each other of trying to, as Paul Vallas put it, ‘make race the issue’ in the campaign between Black and white candidates where the African-American vote is likely to be decisive.

Chicago Sun-Times

Who is Brandon Johnson, Chicago mayoral runoff candidate?

Brandon Johnson, Cook County commissioner, has secured a spot in the April 4 Chicago mayoral runoff.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #51

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

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Fate of Taste in question thanks to busy summer in Grant Park, the first mayoral runoff debate and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times

Wilson endorses Vallas, cites concerns about tax hikes, Johnson cutting police budget

“If you defund the police, how are they gonna do their jobs?” Wilson asked.

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How to watch Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson mayoral runoff debate

The first mayoral runoff debate is set to take place Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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Extremism probes in CPD, new endorsements of mayoral candidates and more in your Chicago news roundup

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What Vallas, Johnson need to do to win the first mayoral runoff debate

On the eve of the first debate of the mayoral runoff election, the Chicago Sun-Times asked several prominent political strategists and seasoned debate coaches to offer their advice to the two candidates.

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson lines up big union endorsement

Brandon Johnson also was endorsed by his County Board colleague, Toni Preckwinkle, who lost the 2019 mayoral runoff to Lori Lightfoot. Paul Vallas, meanwhile, was touted the support of Joyce Kenner, former principal of Whitney Young Magnet High School.

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Don’t gloss over significance of Brandon Johnson’s trip to Selma

The Sun-Times mentioned the trip Johnson made over the weekend but did not do so in context of who he actually is.

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Johnson and Vallas tout dueling endorsements as they jostle for support from Black voters, many of whom chose Lightfoot in 1st round

CHICAGO — Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas rolled out more endorsements Monday as they continue jostling over Black political support.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dueling endorsements in race for mayor

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lines up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. Retiring Ald. Roderick Sawyer chooses Paul Vallas, becoming the first mayoral challenger to pick sides in the April 4 runoff.

Chicago Tribune

Nearly half of Chicago voters didn’t choose Brandon Johnson or Paul Vallas in mayoral election. Winning them over could be key in April runoff

CHICAGO — Just months ago, few Chicagoans would have expected Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson to best incumbent Lori Lightfoot and survive to the mayoral runoff election.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago mayor candidate Brandon Johnson in Selma for ‘Bloody Sunday’ march

Chicago mayoral rivals Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas are campaigning for Black voters ahead of the April 4 runoff. Rep. Danny Davis will endorse Johnson on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alex Murdaugh trial stands out amid all the crime, animosity and death of recent years

Sneed: Twist and turns of South Carolina case are reminiscent of our on Spilotro case from the ‘70s.

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ICYMI: Top stories February 27-March 3

Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of February 27-March 3.

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CTU’s path to political influence, CPD’s top cop search and more in your Chicago news roundup

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