Newsviews: Chicago mayoral candidates Gery Chico, Jerry Joyce & Susana Mendoza

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Sunday, February 3, 2019
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Our guests this week are three of the 14 candidates running for Chicago mayor. Election day is February 26, 2019.

WATCH: Interview with Chicago mayoral candidate Jerry Joyce

Chicago mayoral candidate Jerry Joyce is a small business owner and attorney.

Jerry Joyce is a small business owner and attorney who has worked for the Cook County State's Attorney's office.

This is his first run for office, but he's not a stranger to politics. His father, Jeremiah Joyce, was an alderman and state senator.

WATCH: Interview with Gery Chico, candidate for Chicago mayor

Gery Chico is an attorney making his second run for Chicago mayor.

Gery Chico is an attorney making his second run for Chicago mayor. His background includes serving as Chief of Staff for former Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Chico went on to lead the Chicago Board of Education and was board chairman for the City Colleges of Chicago.

WATCH: Interview with Chicago mayoral candidate Susana Mendoza

Chicago mayoral candidate Susana Mendoza is the current Illinois comptroller, an office she's held since December 2016.

Susana Mendoza is the current Illinois comptroller, an office she's held since December 2016. Before that, she served six terms in the Illinois House of Representatives, serving residents on Chicago's southwest side. She was also Chicago city clerk.

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