Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins
Juneteenth March Laments Plague Of Violence In Chicago
A new women’s group used this date, which is traditionally commemorated as the end of slavery in the United States, to hold an anti-violence rally at the Thompson Center.
Activist, Ex-Mayoral Candidate Watkins Running For State Senate
A community activist who gained visibility in this year’s race for Chicago mayor is now setting her sights on the 5th district Illinois Senate seat.
Voters Seem Unimpressed By Mayoral Debates
The mayoral debates so far seem to have drawn a collective yawn from many Chicago voters.
Poll Shows Emanuel Surging In Support
Sparks flew between Rahm Emanuel and his two closest challengers at a mayoral debate Thursday night, but a new poll shows Emanuel continuing to add to his already sizable lead.
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Healthy Schools
At a forum to discuss making public schools healthier on Friday, the candidates for mayor touched on a number of other issues facing Chicago Public Schools, as well as the race for mayor itself.
Candidates Braun, Watkins Meet Again
Mayoral candidates Carol Moseley Braun and Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins are meeting Friday for the first time since Braun made a comment about Watkins of being “strung out on crack.”
Braun Apologizes For Calling Rival A Crack Addict
Mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun offered a public apology Wednesday to a rival candidate she accused of being a crack addict.
Van Pelt-Watkins Wants Apology From Braun
Mayoral candidate Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins says she wants to hear an “I’m sorry” from Carol Moseley Braun, but she’s not betting on it.
Early Voting Underway For Mayoral Race
Some Chicago voters are taking advantage of their first chance to help pick the first new mayor of Chicago since 1989.
Watkins Wants More Community-Based Policing
One of the lesser-known candidates for mayor of Chicago has outlined what she says is a better approach to Chicago’s anti-crime efforts.
Meet-The-Candidates Wednesday, At Least Some Of Them
Six of the 20 candidates for mayor of Chicago can be found in one place Wednesday afternoon.
South Side Community Organizer Joins Mayoral Race
On the final day for candidates to file petitions for the February election, an Auburn-Gresham community organizer has thrown her hat in the ring for mayor.



