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Week in Review: Chicago Mayoral Forums Get Tense
Week in Review: Chicago Mayoral Forums Get Tense-May 2024
May 21, 2026 3:05 AM

Officials are probing Paul Vallas’ residency, as his Chicago mayoral campaign tries to explain why his suburban Palos Heights home was claimed on his taxes as his primary residence.Vallas claims he actually lives in a rented second-floorapartment in Bridgeport.

Meanwhile, things get contentious at mayoral candidate forums with heated exchanges among Mayor Lori Lightfoot, her challengers and the moderators.

The Illinois Gaming Board approves Bally’s temporary Chicago casino at the Medinah Temple.

Lawmakers are back in Springfield and weighing a 40-year tax break for the Chicago Bears’ proposed Arlington Heights home.

The Bears’ Devin Hester denied again for the NFL’s Hall of Fame for his spectacular kick return career.

And remembering the Civic Federation’s Laurence Msall.

Guests:

Mike Flannery, FOX 32 News Chicago | @PoliticalEditor

Greg Pratt, Chicago Tribune | @RoyalPratt

Dan Mihalopoulos, WBEZ | @dmihalopoulos

Heather Cherone, WTTW News | @HeatherCherone

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