The second runoff debate, between Rahm Emanuel and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, airs on Fox 32 at 9 PM. If the candidates are asked these Facebook questions, maybe it will go like this.
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Who wins and loses in Rahm’s TIF game?
Under Mayor Emanuel, most economic development funds are spent downtown while neighborhood investments lag behind.
David Axelrod (very nicely) warns Chicago could be hosed if Rahm’s not reelected
In a conversation about his new memoir and the future of the city, the veteran political strategist makes another plug for reelecting his longtime friend Mayor Emanuel.
Emanuel and Garcia offered weak responses on segregation at Monday’s debate
A college student asks the mayoral candidates about segregation, and is disappointed by their answers.
Emanuel and Garcia trade tall tales as the mayoral runoff heads to its first debate
Which mayoral campaign is more untruthful? It’s debatable.
A presidential library pop quiz—only in the Reader!
A real quick multiple-choice test: Why did the Obamas delay their presidential library announcement until after the April 7 mayoral runoff?
Willie Wilson’s on-again, off-again endorsement of Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia is official—for now
Garcia takes the Willie Wilson sweepstakes.
Mayor Rahm stages an aldermanic press conference
When it comes to budgets, TIFs, taxes, and other financial matters, the last people we should turn to for advice are the mayor’s City Council rubber-stampers.
As he seeks Wilson’s runoff endorsement, Mayor Rahm has the willies
The mayor—with help from Governor Rauner—tries to build his African-American support.
The gulf between Emanuel’s and Garcia’s most supportive neighborhoods
In last Tuesday’s first round, the mayor cruised in the easy-street wards.
Chuy looks back on his (mostly) sunny election day
And now Jesus Garcia looks ahead to April 7.
Can Chuy beat Rahm in the runoff?
Some key questions in the race for mayor between Jesus Garcia and Rahm Emanuel.
Now it’s time for the real mayoral debate
As Rahm and Chuy prepare to do battle in the runoff election, the candidates are going to have to talk about a few pressing issues, whether they want to or not.
No, Chuy, let’s not hire a thousand more cops
Mayoral candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia vows to keep the bad promise Rahm Emanuel broke of fighting violence with extra police.
Why Chicago needs a mayoral runoff
Whether you love Rahm or can’t stand the guy, the city will be better off if he has to deal with a little more democracy.