Chicago’s mayoral frontrunner
As the city grapples with rising violence and high-profile corporate departures, the former boss of school districts has pledged to be tough on crime, the No. 1 issue for corporations. He also wants to “hold the line” on taxes, fines and fees, and reduce bureaucracy in a bid to sell Chicago as a business-friendly destination.
It’s something that former Mayor Rahm Emanuel — who ran the Windy City for two terms until 2019 — did particularly well. He famously ...