Vallas, Johnson prepare for first debate before runoff election

CHICAGO — Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will face off in their first head-to-head televised debate before the runoff election. Before the highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday evening, the two candidates showed off their new endorsements. “He’s the best person for the job,” Wilson said. “Anybody that wants to deal with crime and not raise taxes as well, they’re my guy.” Wilson’s endorsement could help Vallas in his effort to reach Black voters, who overwhelmingly chose incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Wilson during the Feb. 28 election. Johnson’s also aggressively...