
After months of waffling, former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan decided Tuesday not to run for mayor against incumbent Lori Lightfoot, a surprise move that could be a boon to Paul Vallas or to a mayoral challenger who has yet to emerge.
“After a lot of thought, I have decided I will not be running for Mayor but will work with anyone serious about making our city safer,” Duncan was quoted as saying in a statement.