Ald. Jim Gardiner faces five contenders in the Northwest Side ward and a string of scandals. While the first term incumbent has name recognition, it’s not necessarily the kind of recognition a candidate wants among potential voters.
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For the City Council, the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorses Megan Mathias (45th), Kim Walz (46th), Isaac Freilich Jones (48th), Maria Hadden (49th), and Debra Silverstein (50th).
The Chicago mayoral election is dominating all of the headlines in the city, but there are plenty of other intriguing races that are worth keeping an eye on.