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With coaxing from former City Council colleague Mell, Tunney warms to joining crowded race for mayor

Por: Chicago Sun Times Politics October 25, 2022

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With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot. “He thinks I would be a good mayor. That’s all I can say,” Tunney, 67, said Monday.“He’s worked with me for years.”Mell, 84, was uncharacteristically tight-lipped when asked what role he’s playing in... + full article



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