Guest Column: Vote like the life of Chicago depends on it — because it does. – John Kass News

"Again, the central issue is the crime pandemic bleeding Chicago. Yes, doing something about the city’s failing schools is important. Yes, the need for investment in Chicago’s business economy and its neighborhoods is vital. But neither will happen — can’t happen — unless the streets are safe, the neighborhoods are safe, the Loop and the myriad business districts across the city are safe. It’s as simple as that. The choice in the mayoral campaign is as simple as that."