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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 1H 8M

More mayoral meddling, what the White House should do in Chicago, Mayor Johnson takes a step forward toward reelection.

from Chicago Contrarian, The Podcast · host Chicago Contrarian

In a surprise decision, the Board of Education severed its contract with a search firm hired to vet candidates for the CEO of CPS. Six BOE members asserted the move was done to prevent Mayor Johnson from interfering with the search to replace Dr. Macquline King. With speculation running wild, the White House intends to order ICE back to Chicago, Paul Vallas has ideas for the Trump Administration to do good for Chicago. Mayor Johnson has been coy on his reelection plans. At a City Club address, the mayor hinted at his intent to run for a second term. We'll discuss.

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