WTTW News hosted a forum with candidates running for Chicago mayor on Tuesday night.
On topics ranging from police reform and crime to Chicago Public Schools and affordable housing, the mayoral candidates shared their views on the biggest issues facing the city.
Find full WTTW News coverage:
- Police Reform Seizes Spotlight at WTTW Forum as Lightfoot Once Again Clashes with Challengers
- Mayoral Forum Reaction: Some Logan Square Residents Feel A Disconnect with Candidates
- Mayoral Forum Reaction: Austin Residents Want Investment in West Side Communities
- Mayoral Forum Reaction: Bridgeport Residents Seek Answers on Environmental Justice, Plans for High School
- Mayoral Challengers Pledge To Bring Back Department of Environment. Chicagoans Have Heard That Before
- WTTW News Voter Guide
Candidates for mayor take the stage for the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. From left to right, Ja’Mal Green, Sophia King, Kam Buckner, Willie Wilson, Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas, Lori Lightfoot and Roderick Sawyer. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
“Chicago Tonight” co-anchor Paris Schutz addresses the audience before the start of the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
The studio audience awaits the start of the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas, Lori Lightfoot and Roderick Sawyer prepare for the start of the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
From left, Ja’Mal Green, Sophia King, Kam Buckner, Willie Wilson and Brandon Johnson prepare for the start of the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, a candidate for Chicago mayor, speaks at a press conference after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Activist Ja’Mal Green, a candidate for Chicago mayor, speaks at a press conference after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner, a candidate for Chicago mayor, speaks at a press conference after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is running for a second term as Chicago mayor, speaks at a press conference after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas, a candidate for Chicago mayor, speaks at a press conference after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Ald. Roderick Sawyer, a candidate for Chicago mayor, speaks at a press conference after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Ald. Sophia King, a candidate for Chicago mayor, speaks at a press conference after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Businessman Willie Wilson, a candidate for Chicago mayor, speaks at a press conference after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Heather Cherone and Paris Schutz of WTTW News look on as Paul Vallas answers questions from the media after the WTTW News Mayoral Forum on Feb. 7, 2023. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News).
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WTTW News correspondent Amanda Vinicky prepares to go live from a WTTW News Mayoral Forum watch event at the Bridgeport Art Center. (Eunice Alpasan / WTTW News)
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WTTW News correspondent Joanna Hernandez interviews a viewer during the WTTW News Mayoral Forum watch event at Palenque LSNA in Logan Square. (Acacia Hernandez / WTTW News)
Brandis Friedman, “Chicago Tonight” co-anchor, speaks to the audience at Bethel New Life in the Austin neighborhood during the WTTW News Mayoral Forum watch event. (Blair Paddock / WTTW News)
