Chicago mayoral hopefuls file petitions to get on February ballot

WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) and WLS / ABC7 Chicago describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedCandidates for Chicago's municipal election began filing nominating petitions Monday, marking the first day they were allowed to submit signatures to qualify for the February ballot.

What changedWLS / ABC7 Chicago frames it as "Chicago mayoral hopefuls file petitions to get on February ballot". WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) frames it as "Chicago candidates race to file petitions for February election".

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Still Watching. WLS / ABC7 Chicago frames it as "Chicago mayoral hopefuls file petitions to get on February ballot". WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) frames it as "Chicago candidates race to file petitions for February election".

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Oct 19, 10:44 PM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

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WLS / ABC7 Chicago1h ago

Chicago mayoral hopefuls file petitions to get on February ballot

Candidates for Chicago's municipal election began filing nominating petitions Monday, marking the first day they were allowed to submit signatures to qualify for the February ballot.

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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)1h ago

Chicago candidates race to file petitions for February election

Monday morning, the race was on to be among the first to turn in petition signatures for Chicago’s February election. The candidates are vying for mayor and alderperson.

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