Alexi Giannoulias' shadow campaign for mayor

Crain's Daily Gist by Frank Sennett

Jul 28, 202600:24:54Business

Big campaign money for Alexi Giannoulias is reshaping the Chicago mayoral race before he’s even entered it. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: U of I launches search for next pr...

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