Two key topics in the CBS 2 mayoral debate
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov has a dive into what Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson said about public safety, and about people Getting Hosed by water bills.
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CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov has a dive into what Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson said about public safety, and about people Getting Hosed by water bills.
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas covered a lot of ground in a lively debate Tuesday night, and tried to set themselves apart. Now is the time to do so – considering the election is next week. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
CBS 2 Chicago along with our partners, the Business Leadership Council, Chicago Urban League, National Association For Black Journalists Chicago, and WVON hosted the mayoral debate.
We are one week away from Chicago voters deciding on the city's next mayor, and tonight CBS 2 and our partners will host a debate between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas to help voters make their choice.
Monday afternoon, both candidates will be on hand for a forum in Pilsen focused on the environment and questions residents have about pollution in their neighborhoods.
With 10 days until the runoff election for Chicago's mayor, both candidates are keeping busy this weekend.
As of Wednesday night, almost 44,000 ballots had already been cast, compared to 28,000 at the same point in 2019.
Crime is arguably – and some would even say indisputably – the number one issue in the mayoral runoff. Thus, it was no surprise that more than 1,000 people may have attended the public safety debate on Tuesday. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
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On Saturday those running for mayor highlighted how Chicago can move forward when it comes to police accountability.
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Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
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The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
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The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
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U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
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The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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