Chicago mayoral candidates make their pitches -- and take aim at Brandon Johnson

Summary

<p>More than half of the candidates vying to become Chicago's next mayor gathered Thursday night in Lake View to launch the 2027 campaign just nine days after the midterm election. </p><p>A forum held at Temple Sholom on the city's North Side and moderated by Rabbi Shoshanah Conover featured 10 of the 16 candidates who filed petitions for mayor last month.</p><p>Each candidate was initially given two minutes to answer questions on public safety, education and antisemitism, though that was later cut to one minute as the large panel quickly ate up time.</p><p>Notably absent was incumbent Mayor…

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