Real Estate Giants Enter Chicago Mayoral Race

Chicago’s mayoral race just got hotter with two new real estate veterans jumping in: Matthew Brewer, who clashed with Mayor Brandon Johnson over CHA leadership and even triggered a federal probe, and George Cardenas, a seasoned city politician with a history of standing up to mayoral decisions and handling property tax appeals. Both bring deep housing and development experience to a race already packed with contenders, as Chicago faces a $1 billion budget gap and stalled construction projects. With zoning debates and housing crises dominating the conversation, these newcomers could shake up the race—and the city’s future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db60470ac013db19