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Five Democrats are running to succeed Susana Mendoza as comptroller, and four tried to set themselves apart on budgeting and experience at a candidate forum in Chicago on Tuesday.

Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim argues her current elected job managing county finances makes her the only person in the race with experience.

State legislators Karina Villa, Margaret Croke and Stephanie Kifowit all sparred over whether the state budget is falling short of addressing the state’s needs.

Each candidate at the forum said they support again trying to pass a graduated income tax amendment to raise state revenue.

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Four Democrats seeking the office of state comptroller put their pitches to the test on Tu

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