JUST IN: Businessman Willie Wilson forms mayoral campaign committee ahead of formal announcement, while Mayor Lori Lightfoot's campaign announces three new hires as they 'gear up ahead of a reelection announcement.'
Businessman Willie Wilson forms mayoral campaign committee, Mayor Lori Lightfoot to"gear up ahead of a reelection announcement"Ahead of a formal announcement about another bid for mayor, Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson has officially formed a campaign committee.
He is expected to formally announce his third run for mayor Monday morning at his downtown riverfront penthouse. His announcement comes the same day Mayor Lori Lightfoot's campaign announced three new hires as they"gear up ahead of a reelection announcement." Still, Lightfoot's plan has been met with skepticism from aldermen, some of whom also have raised concerns it is a reaction to Wilson's gas giveaways, along with criticism that it would mainly benefit oil companies without providing significant relief to Chicago drivers. A key City Council committee last week did not vote on her plan as had been expected, a likely signal Lightfoot does not yet have the votes to pass it.