• Erin Hegarty
    MAR 27, 2023
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    News in brief: Bernie Sanders to rally in Chicago for Johnson; Arne Duncan backs Vallas

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    Sen. Bernie Sanders will be in Chicago on Thursday to rally support for Cook County Comm. Brandon Johnson (D-1) ahead of the mayoral runoff. Additionally, Arne Duncan on Friday announced his support for former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas in the April 4 runoff.  

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