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The petitions of two of the three incumbent alderman – 28th Ward Ald. Jason Ervin and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts – have not been challenged. But each of the challengers in both of those wards are having to defend the signatures they collected to secure a spot on the Feb. 26th ballot.
Leroy Duncan, Maretta Brown-Miller, Otis Percy and Tara Stamps are challenging Ald. Emma Mitts.
Brenda Smith joins a growing field of challengers to longtime Commissioner Earlean Collins.
Forest Park Commissioner Rory Hoskins said he is considering a run for 1st District Cook County commissioner.
The event is Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park.
Saturday’s event, sponsored by the Westside Health Authority and Ald. Emma Mitts, featured a three-mile walk and other activities to keep participants moving.
Hearings for both races start Wednesday at the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. Check out the schedule.