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45th Ward Aldermanic Candidates to Spar at Debate at Copernicus Center

January 8, 2015 5:36am | Updated January 8, 2015 5:36am
From left, Michael S. Diaz, John Arena, Michelle Baert and John Garrido.
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JEFFERSON PARK — The Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association will host a debate between the four candidates in the 45th Ward aldermanic race at the Copernicus Center on Jan. 21.

The debate, also sponsored by Nadig Newspapers, is scheduled to run from 7-9 p.m. and include remarks from Ald. John Arena (45th), Michelle BaertMichael Diaz and Chicago Police Lt. John Garrido. Following the debate, an hour-long informal session will allow attendees to speak with the candidates one-on-one.

Free parking is available at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave.

Suggested questions for the debate can be sent to 45thWardDebate@nadignewspapers.com.

The 45th Ward includes Jefferson Park, Old Irving Park and parts of Portage Park Gladstone Park and Forest Glen.

A debate hosted by the Old Irving Park Association, Portage Park Association and the Greater Independence Park Association is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Irving Park Baptist Church, 4401 W. Irving Park Road. The Chicago Tribune's Eric Zorn is scheduled to moderate the debate.

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