15 steps that put Rahm in an unthinkable situation... and who could be next

Four years ago the people of Chicago elected someone who promised to make the tough decisions required to turn the city around. But those tough calls have infuriated many of those who enthusiastically and overwhelmingly supported Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2011.

For the first time in Chicago history, Emanuel has been forced into a runoff election against Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, a Cook County Commissioner with far less name recognition – and money.

Here are the 15 steps Emanuel took that ultimately pushed him off his pedestal and onto a rough and uncertain path. Will Rahm’s friend take the same chances? 

And here are the 19 aldermanic races that will join the mayoral race in the April run-off election.

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