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Brewing Change: Why Entrepreneur Sam Sparks is Challenging a 12-Year Incumbent in Chicago’s 7th Ward

Cornelisa Darden - October 28, 2026

Sparks has seen the ward's struggles firsthand. After opening The Brew, his establishment suffered up to 15 break-ins, with each incident setting the business back roughly $20,000. #samsparks #thebrew #steveharvey #chicago #elections

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