Sec. of State Alexi Giannoulias officially announces bid for mayor of Chicago

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias officially announced his bid for mayor of Chicago on Sunday, ending months of speculation about whether he would enter the race. In a campaign video, Giannoulias said the hardworking people of Chicago deserve a government that works as hard as they do, emphasizing leadership that listens, rolls up its sleeves and loves the city. A rally is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Sunday in Bronzeville. The Chicago mayoral election will be held on Feb. 23. The story is described as developing, with additional details expected later.