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Johnson is neck-and-neck with Paul Vallas in the mayoral runoff. CBS 2 Political Analysts Derrick Blakley and Ald. Leslie Hairston have analysis. Meanwhile, Dana Kozlov and Chris Tye are live at Johnson headquarters, while Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra are live at Vallas headquarters.
The race is 50-50 with most of the precincts reporting. CBS 2 Political Analysts Derrick Blakley and Ald. Leslie Hairston have analysis.
CBS 2 Political Analysts Derrick Blakley and Ald. Leslie Hairston have analysis.
CBS 2 Political Analysts Derrick Blakley and Ald. Leslie Hairston join us for analysis in this mayoral runoff election now that the polls have closed.
"When Derrick Blakley was there, you knew the adult was in the room," former co-anchor Mary Ann Childers said.
Two CBS 2 legends received a special honor Friday night.
"I've been really fortunate to receive the support here and the reception I've had, most importantly, from the viewers of Chicago, who have been absolutely wonderful to me for a very, very long time. I hope I have kept their trust and I am grateful to have enjoyed their support."
The next step comes in November 2020. That's when the jail will have an actual, on site voting booth on Election Day. And that will allow the jail to provide same-day voter registration, as well.
The Aviary is being praised by Trump opponents for being part of the resistance. At the same time, it's being vilified by Trump supporters for undue disrespect to the first family,
"I have a work permit and I have to renew every year, but they can deny any year that they want to. Like they can say, we're not gonna renew your work permit any more. So I'm a risk for deportation."
Police confirmed that Anthony Riccio, CPD's First Deputy Superintendent, took a family holiday earlier this month, just after the Memorial Day weekend that resulted in 43 shootings and seven murders.
"Just as March 31 of this year, the program had approximately 1,300 open claims, many of which dated back several decades. Which means we were paying people, taxpayer dollars, without resolving their claims."
In her first city council meeting, Mayor Lori Lightfoot took on indicted Ald. Ed Burke. Wednesday she tangled with an executive of the Fraternal Order of Police.
"We don't know who she is, never seen her at any events on the West Side of Chicago and for her to be representing us a judicial appointment is a slap in the face to residents of the West Side."
President Trump is threatening to impose a 5% tariff, or tax, on all Mexican imports starting Monday, unless Mexico does more to stop Central American migrants from reaching the U.S. Border. But last minute talks continue.
A media war on the issue is expected to cost hundreds of millions in TV and direct mail, because the stakes are so high. To scrap the flat tax, 60% of Illinois voters, not just a simple majority, must approve the change.
"This is a substantial package and this will address a substantial portion of the maintenance needs that we have in this region."
Lightfoot said what makes this indictment extraordinary is the number of instances in which Burke is allegedly using his position to line his pockets.
The indictment also details a rather petty form of extortion by Burke. He allegedly threatened to oppose an admission fee hike for a Chicago museum, unless that museum hired the child of a personal friend for an internship.
With the bang of the gavel, Mayor Lightfoot took control of her first City Council meeting. But it was a verbal confrontation with Ald. Bruke that really showed who's boss.
"They don't just have to look for a police car. They can look for a neighbor."
"Turning and giving us all the evil eye, mean mugging us to try to make it feel like she's trying to intimidate us, was completely uncalled for."
When she was elected Gary's mayor in 2011, Karen Freeman-Wilson seemed to embody new hope. But among voters, that hope turned to frustration.
The report covers the years 2015 through 2017 and points to an agency understaffed and overwhelmed.
"I am at fault for being impatient. I take it. I'm happy about that because sometimes a political system with a lot of fixed interests needs a little impatience in it."
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Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has a look at the lessons it explores and a conversation with actor Joey Slotnick.
Police have not released a description of the man.
UAW President Shawn Fain said the Ford plant in Chicago, as well as the GM Lansing Delta Township would be joining the strike at 11 a.m. central time on Friday.
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said it has not been able to substantiate any claims that officers engaged in sexual misconduct with asylum seekers at two police stations.
The bullet, fired from outside the home, went straight through the upstairs window and into her bedroom.
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The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
More than 15,000 asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago since last August.
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
Top Republicans outlined their view of the factual and legal basis for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in a 30-page memo.
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
Bedard had two assists.
The Cubs have dropped 13 of 19.
Getsy pointed to all 11 players on offense needing to be better, not just quarterback Justin Fields.
Each team had three hits, and Arizona went 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The event is the Midwest's largest free performing arts festival.
Something's gotta give. It's not just a 2003 classic film starring Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Keanu Reeves. Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos. Both teams winless, and this time it's Russell Wilson as the old man still trying to rack up the dubs.
With 2's Got Your Ticket, CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has a look at the lessons it explores and a conversation with actor Joey Slotnick.
Police said the man demanded to be let inside the apartment, near 90th and Loomis streets, around 4:30 a.m. When the woman opened the door, she was attacked.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily has a check on the sunshine-filled weekend forecast.
While scrolling, Brad Edwards came across a dad who loves to grill and drink beer. He's from the suburbs and he has 3 million followers on TikTok.
Las Vegas police arrest man linked to Tupac Shakur's killing, AP sources say.
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
