Mayoral candidates take lighter questions at forum at The Hideout
A different side of the candidates came out when it came to "lightning rounds" about Chicago bands and iconic sports teams, among other subjects.
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A different side of the candidates came out when it came to "lightning rounds" about Chicago bands and iconic sports teams, among other subjects.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov interviewed all nine candidates for mayor ahead of Chicago's municipal election on Feb. 28, including Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson
Four years to the day after a wrong raid on her home by Chicago Police, Anjanette Young is weighing in on the Chicago mayoral race.
The CBS 2 Investigators broke Young's story, which created waves across the city.
Johnson backs a new financial transaction taxes, a head tax of up to $4 per employee for large companies, a jet fuel tax, and more.
CBS 2 political investigator Dana Kozlov sat down with the former Chicago Public Schools teacher, who is also backed by the Chicago Teachers Union, to ask how he'd pay for it.
The issues ranged from criminal justice reform to supporting schools on the South and West sides.
The issues ranged from criminal justice reform to supporting schools on the South and West sides. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Seven of the nine candidates for mayor were in attendance.
With about two and a half weeks until the election, various polls are showing candidates closing in. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports on another heated debate.
With about two and a half weeks until the election, various polls are showing candidates closing in.
Eight of the nine candidates reiterated why they believe they are the best for the job and pointed out the flaws of their opponents.
Crime was again a major issue at the forum at WTTW-Channel 11, along with downtown business and the Chicago Public Schools budget. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The candidates took turns answering questions on topics including affordable housing and plans to curb crime.
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
Polls over the past few weeks show various candidates leading the race, and different candidates surging.
At the second primetime mayoral forum Tuesday night, Mayor Lori Lightfoot again touted her record on economic development, crime, and other issues – while the other candidates again took issue with her claims and took jabs at each other on various subjects. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The mayor also encouraged everyone calling for justice to remain peaceful.
Rather than having all nine candidates at once, WCPT split up the debate.
With little more than a month until the mayoral election, this was the time for each candidate to show Chicago voters why they deserve the city's top job.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot stood by her record and touted her triumphs at the first televised Chicago mayoral debate – while other candidates questioned her claims and said her policies had failed, particularly when it comes to crime. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
There's two different forums planned for Sunday where we will hear from the candidates for a second round this weekend.
The race is getting bigger as another candidate is jumping into the race for Chicago mayor.
The race for Chicago mayor is getting bigger as another candidate is jumping into the fray. On Thursday, Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson made it official and launched his campaign.
