Two key topics in the CBS 2 mayoral debate
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov has a dive into what Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson said about public safety, and about people Getting Hosed by water bills.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov has a dive into what Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson said about public safety, and about people Getting Hosed by water bills.
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas covered a lot of ground in a lively debate Tuesday night, and tried to set themselves apart. Now is the time to do so – considering the election is next week. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
CBS 2 Chicago along with our partners, the Business Leadership Council, Chicago Urban League, National Association For Black Journalists Chicago, and WVON hosted the mayoral debate.
We are one week away from Chicago voters deciding on the city's next mayor, and tonight CBS 2 and our partners will host a debate between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas to help voters make their choice.
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Crime is arguably – and some would even say indisputably – the number one issue in the mayoral runoff. Thus, it was no surprise that more than 1,000 people may have attended the public safety debate on Tuesday. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
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