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"The Angle:" Illinois U.S. Senate speaks, experts weigh in on mayoral race and Chicago budget

Democratic Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and former Illinois Republican Party chair Don Tracy are running to replace U.S. Dick Durbin, and they have two very different visions for the future. Chris Tye recently talked to each. Also this Sunday morning, former Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Paul Vallas and former Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th) talk with Tye about Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan and his chances in the 2027 Chicago mayoral race.

Oct 25

Paul Vallas on the elected school board, the Chicago Teachers Union, and other education matters

Voters are casting their ballots for 10 elected Chicago School Board members for now, but the mayor still has control of most seats on the board. Vallas, a former Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer, explains what type of say the voter is really going to have on the school board. Vallas also says the Chicago Teachers Union has been undertaking a “big power grab” in recent years.

Nov 5, 2024

Paul Vallas on what Chicago's elected school board and its makeup will mean

Vallas, a former Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer, says Chicago’s first-ever school board election is all about who’s going to control the school system and especially its budget.

Nov 5, 2024

Breakdown of Chicago mayor vote by precinct

See how each precinct voted in the April 4 runoff

Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson wins race for mayor; Paul Vallas concedes in tight election

Johnson, a former teacher and longtime Chicago Teachers Union organizer, was leading Vallas by a margin of 51.4% to 48.6%, a difference of about 16,000 votes, with about 99.6% of precincts reporting.

Apr 5, 2023

Chicago Decides: Results, reactions, and updates in runoff elections

We're providing live updates on the race for mayor and 14 City Council runoff elections.

Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson declares victory in race for mayor

Brandon Johnson celebrated his victory over Paul Vallas in the runoff election for Chicago mayor Tuesday night, after the Associated Press projected him as the winner by less than 3 points.

Apr 4, 2023

Johnson projected winner; Vallas concedes in race for mayor

Chicago has decided. The Associated Press is projecting Brandon Johnson as the winner in the race for mayor, and Paul Vallas conceded just before 10 p.m. CBS 2 has team coverage of the mayoral runoff.

Apr 4, 2023

Vallas says he expects Johnson to be next mayor of Chicago

With the Associated Press projecting Brandon Johnson to win the race for Chicago mayor, rival Paul Vallas told his supporters he has offered Johnson his "full support on his transition."

Apr 4, 2023

Aldermen Tom Tunney, Brian Hopkins speak as Paul Vallas falls behind

CBS 2's Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra are at Vallas headquarters.

Apr 4, 2023

Brandon Johnson pulls ahead as mayoral ballots are counted

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.

Apr 4, 2023

Johnson, Vallas separated only by a handful of votes

The race is 50-50 with most of the precincts reporting. CBS 2 Political Analysts Derrick Blakley and Ald. Leslie Hairston have analysis.

Apr 4, 2023

What turnout would need to look like for Johnson or Vallas to win

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.

Apr 4, 2023

Johnson and Vallas' differing public safety approaches take spotlight in mayor's race

The race for Chicago mayor is winding down, with polls closing in less than two hours. Much of the campaign has been focused on schools, and the city's loss of population, but without a doubt the top issue has been public safety. Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas have offered starkly different approaches to addressing crime.

Apr 4, 2023

Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson both stop at Manny's on Election Day

They weren’t there at the same time, but mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson both stopped at Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen at 1141 S. Jefferson St.

Apr 4, 2023

Who has backed and helped fund Vallas and Johnson mayoral campaigns?

The race for mayor of Chicago is in the home stretch. Polls close at 7 p.m., and the vote counting will begin. We have team coverage taking a closer look at how candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson got where they are today.

Apr 4, 2023

Vallas, Johnson making final pitches to voters in race for mayor

After months of stump speeches, campaign ads, and shaking hands with voters, the candidates for Chicago mayor are approaching the finish line, as voters will finally decide whether Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson will be the city’s 57th mayor.

Apr 4, 2023

Chicago Votes: Johnson and Vallas stump across the city on Election Day

CBS 2's Jackie Kostek is following the mayoral race, with Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas busy stumping for undecided votes.

Apr 4, 2023

Chicago Decides: Brandon Johnson vs. Paul Vallas in race for mayor

For the third straight municipal election, the race for mayor is coming down to a runoff, with Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson facing former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas.

Apr 4, 2023

Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson campaign around city on election eve

Voters will decide Tuesday who will be Chicago's mayor for the next four years.

Apr 3, 2023

Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas try to persuade undecided voters

The mayoral candidates went out campaigning around the city on election eve Monday. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.

Apr 3, 2023

Would Paul Vallas consider closing more CPS schools?

Vallas has also been vilified by the Chicago Teachers Union - which is backing his opponent, Brandon Johnson. The CTU's contract is up next year.

Apr 3, 2023

A final interview with Paul Vallas before the mayoral runoff election

CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov sat down with mayoral finalist Paul Vallas for one last time before the election. Vallas indicated closing public schools – in their current form – may be on the table.

Apr 3, 2023

Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson go out campaigning on election eve

With the finish line in sight, both mayoral candidates spent the day campaigning across the city Monday – delivering last-minute messages to undecided voters. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.