Ads in Chicago mayor’s race ramp up – Chicago Tribune

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Mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will launch their first television ads this week as they attempt to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lightfoot also announced a new commercial today assailing US Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García.

Meanwhile, former mayor candidate Raymond Lopez threw his support behind Willie Wilson’s campaign for the top job.

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