CHICAGO - Republican candidates were on hand at the 85th annual Bud Billiken Back to School parade Saturday on Chicago's southside. The annual parade features high school drill teams, marching bands, cheerleaders, flag twirlers and politicians - for the most part, Democrats.
This year, Republicans were on hand. Along with gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner, GOP candidate for 2nd Congressional District Eric Wallace was joined by State House GOP candidates from several Chicago districts.
GOP candidates: Collin Johnson (Left, 5th House Dist), Mark Calonder (2nd frm left, 10th House) Eric Wallace (2nd from right, 2nd Cong Dist) and Mark Ekhoff (Right, 34th House Dist)
And President Obama sent a message to those attending the parade:
