The article doesn't mention a Republican party slate or candidate. Was there a primary election for mayor and aldermen of any-or-all political parties ???
Is there even a Republican party still functioning and fielding candidates in Chicago ???
Leni
Municipal elections in Chicago are technically non-partisan, meaning you get to vote for the Democrat of your choice. There used to be partisan elections, but not for several decades. As I recall, Bernard Epton was the last Republican to run for mayor, and that was in 1983.