Candidates seeking to be appointed the new Second Ward alderperson. They are (from left) Matthew Farrauto, Blanca Lule, Anya Tanyavutti, Kristian Harris, Keith Banks, Patricia Gregory and Darlene Cannon. They were questioned Tuesday by Mayor Daniel Biss at a forum in the Morton Civic Center. Biss said he expects to make his decision on the new alderperson before next week’s City Council meeting. “This is a strong and impressive and inspiring field,” he said. (Photo by Richard Cahan)

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