Who Black leaders choose to align with during the April 4 runoff is a demonstration of whether they support progress or keeping the establishment intact.

In most Black wards on the South and West sides, Lightfoot performed better than the seven other Black mayoral candidates.

Ald. Emma Mitts is seeking her seventh term in office. There are three challengers on the ballot who are seeking to unseat her.

Ald. Walter Burnett is seeking an eighth term in Chicago’s City Council and is running unopposed in the 2023 Municipal Election for the first time since 2007.

The 28th Ward aldermanic race is heating up as Ald. Jason Ervin, the incumbent, is no longer running unopposed in the race.

Johnson reiterated his commitment to redirecting funds from police and jails to public services.

He has championed issues such as civilian oversight of CPD, but he’s also voted to close mental health facilities and open a cop academy.

Without any executive political experience, some Chicago voters wonder how Green will bring his lofty ideas to fruition.

García has long been heralded as a coalition builder and progressive leader, but critics say he’s making political decisions that conflict with today’s movement.

Without any executive political experience, some Chicago voters wonder how Green will bring his lofty ideas to fruition.