The forum was hosted by several immigrant advocacy groups and community organizations. The special primary election will be Tuesday, March 3 with the special general election coming on April 7.
5th District candidates attend forum
February 23, 2009 (CHICAGO) The forum at Northeastern Illinois University included Democratic, Republican and Green party candidates. They're all hoping to win next week's special primary election to fill the seat left vacant by Rahm Emanuel who left to become President Obama's chief of staff.
