Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will make an announcement Thursday about his political plans, which may include a run for mayor of Chicago.
It's widely speculated he will run for Chicago mayor. He would join a large field of candidates running against Mayor Lori Lightfoot.Other candidates include Congressman Chuy Garcia, Aldermen Ray Lopez, Sophia King and Roderick Sawyer, businessman Willie Wilson, State Representative Kam Buckner, Paul Vallas and Ja'Mal Green.
Starting next Monday, candidates can begin turning in their petitions, where 12,500 valid signatures are required, so candidates typically gather triple that.
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