Chicago Mayoral Race Takes Shape - Multiple Candidates Emerge
August 3, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via WTTW

Chicago's next mayoral race is attracting a crowded field of candidates and potential contenders, setting up what promises to be a competitive battle for control of the nation's third-largest city. The race reflects broader frustrations with urban governance, crime, and fiscal mismanagement that plague Democratic-run cities across America. Chicago voters face a critical choice about whether to continue down the current path or demand real change in leadership and priorities. Read more about this...