Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers

The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor — incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia — filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.

Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers
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The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor ? incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia ? filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.

Lightfoot files for Chicago mayoral race: 'I know it’s going to be a lot of hard work'

After turning in her nominating petitions Monday morning — a stack of signatures nearly half as tall as she is — Mayor Lori Lightfoot flexed a bit as she explained her decision to skip the chance to get her name on the bottom of the ballot, a position some believe offers an advantage.

Pritzker, Lightfoot react to Colorado nightclub shooting
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Illinois politicians spoke out against the mass shooting that took place over the weekend at a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will not run for Chicago mayor

Quinn has hinted for months that he may join the crowded field of candidates seeking to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot.