James Gardiner faced string of scandals in his first term on the City Council. Jessica Gutierrez is poised for a runoff to replace Ariel Reboyras after falling 300 votes short in 2019.
Ald. Roberto Maldonado’s decision earlier this year not to seek reelection in the 26th Ward and Ald. Ariel Reboyras’s announcement in the 30th last year prompted a push for new ideas to address crime and other issues in the Northwest Side wards.
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For the City Council, the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorses Julian Perez (26th), Chris Taliaferro (29th), Jessica Gutierrez (30th), Felix Cardona Jr. (31st), Laith Shaaban (33rd),Bill Conway (34th) and Gilbert Villegas (36th).