Chicago Tonight's Mayoral Candidate Forum


Chicago Tonight hosted a live candidate forum with contenders for the office of Mayor of Chicago, including the incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ald. Bob Fioretti, Cook County Commissioner Jesús "Chuy" García, and businessman Willie Wilson. The forum was hosted by Phil Ponce and live streamed at wttw.com. Check out a recap of live tweets from Correspondent Paris Schutz and viewers @wttw #ChicagoTonight.

-- Forum produced by Alexandra Silets

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Click the dots in the image below to learn more about the candidates.

-- Graphic by Yasmin Rammohan

Click the dots in the image below to learn more about the candidates' positions on key issues.

-- Graphic by Travis Cornejo

View a behind-the-scenes slideshow.

--Photos by Nick Blumberg

Prior to our Feb. 4 forum, Chicago Tonight sat down with all four mayoral challengers for one-on-one conversations. Watch the interviews below. The candidates are listed in the same order they will appear on the ballot.

The last time Mayor Rahm Emanuel sat down for a one-on-one with Phil Ponce was June 4, 2014. Watch the interview below.

Willie Wilson:

Bob Fioretti:

Jesús “Chuy” García:

William "Dock" Walls:

View a graphic of key endorsements in the Chicago mayoral race. Click the dots in the image below to learn more about endorsements received by candidates. 

--Graphic by Kristen Thometz

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