Ald. Roderick Sawyer announced Thursday that he plans to run for Chicago mayor. The 59-year-old has served as the 6th Ward alderman for 11 years and is the son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer. Sawyer joins a growing list of candidates including Businessman Willie Wilson, fellow Ald. Ray Lopez, State Rep. Kam Buckner and former CPS CEO and City Budget Director Paul Vallas.