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- ↑ Wittich, Jake (2023-03-01). "Bennett Lawson Elected 44th Ward Alderman After Running Unopposed To Succeed His Boss, Tom Tunney". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ Wittich, Jake (2022-08-30). "Ald. Tom Tunney Endorses Chief Of Staff Bennett Lawson To Replace Him As 44th Ward Alderman". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
