Final week as Vallas, Johnson close in on Election Day

CHICAGO — Jammed packed schedules for the Chicago mayor candidates with one week to go. Tuesday morning, Paul Vallas secured the backing of a former Feb. 28 mayoral rival. Alderwoman Sophia King, chair of City Council’s Progressive Caucus, says Vallas won her support because of his proven leadership skills. “The city cannot take four more years of fighting while moving backwards, descension or someone learning the office while leading the office,” Alderwoman Sophia King (4th Ward) said. “I think that this is just further evidence of my ability to build...