Candidates for mayor gathered at two forums Sunday, to make their case for the job.
Candidates for mayor of Chicago gathered for a forum Sunday hosted by 47th Ward democrats at Lane Tech College Prep on the city's North Side.
A few of the topics addressed included modernizing the police department, funding Chicago Public Schools, balancing the city budget with rising pension obligations, and improving CTA schedule reliability, safety and frequency of trains and buses. Those candidates for mayor also made their case to voters at the historic Quinn Chapel Church on the city's Near South Side Sunday. The mayoral election will be held on Feb. 28.
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