"Chicago Mayoral Race Highlights Divisions on Police, Education, and Racial Issues"

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas clashed over police strategy, education funding, and union alliances during their fourth televised debate. Johnson criticized Vallas for failing repeatedly and being allowed to fail up, while Vallas claimed to have more teaching experience than Johnson. The candidates also disagreed on the job done by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Vallas accused Foxx of not being aggressive enough in keeping dangerous criminals off the street, while Johnson praised her for leading with integrity and being part of the reform needed.