
The top political candidates in the area, based solely on fundraising ability in 2011 were Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, follwed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.
On the first day of filing two local offices are already under contention: 32nd Ward Democratic boss and 14th Rep. to the General Assembly.
Tom O'Donnell is under investigation by the Cook County Office of Professional Review for using county time and resources to assist a challenge against opponent Tom Jacks
three candidates for 47th Ward alderman traded jabs on TIFs, the budget and clout. But it was Tom O'Donnell, who pulled out of the forum, who dominated discussion.
Ameya Pawar picked up two endorsements overnight as the Chicago Teachers Union and the Northside Democracy for America announced they would be backing Pawar.