Johnson, Vallas get heated in attacks on each other's positions in roundtable forum
The candidates largely reiterated their familiar talking points in the forum.
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The candidates largely reiterated their familiar talking points in the forum.
The crime in Chicago is dominating the mayoral race – and it is also one of the big reasons many businesses are moving out.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found both candidates are short on specifics.
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas each appear to answer questions from CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker and the Chicago Reporter's Hugo Balta at the Chicago History Museum.
The candidates also each defended themselves against some controversies that have not come up often in debates.
The candidates largely repeated familiar talking points.
The two candidates will go head-to-head in the runoff election on April 4.
Tuesday marks two weeks until Chicago voters pick a new mayor and both candidates have received big endorsements. Former U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush threw his support behind Paul Vallas on Tuesday. The endorsement came after Vallas joined the longtime congressman in an anti-violence walk in Bronzeville. Meanwhile, Brandon Johnson won over the support of dozens of Chicago area pastors. They met with the mayoral candidate at the Greater Harvest Baptist Church in the Washington Park neighborhood.
The candidates for Chicago mayor participated in another forum Monday night; this one focused on issues impacting Black and Latino communities. It took place at the Chicago History Museum, and CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker served as one of the moderators.
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
The urgency is ramping up for both campaigns. As CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
South and West side community leaders met with mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas on Sunday about their plans to rebuild neighborhoods.
With the Black vote in Chicago playing a pivotal role, mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas spent their day Sunday trying to shore up support among the African American community.
The runoff is two weeks from Tuesday. Early voting starts this coming Monday. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The runoff is two weeks from Tuesday. Early voting starts this coming Monday.
Johnson's endorsement from U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García could mean a boost from García’s supporters and the Latinx community. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The García endorsement could mean a boost from García's supporters and the Latinx community.
They took shots at each other for issues ranging from their positions on public safety to their handling of municipal budgets.
At various points, each candidate also accused the other of being in some way to blame for ruining schools.
Vallas and Johnson each have big ideas on how to make the city better and safer – but that means money.
Chicago mayoral finalists Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson each have big ideas on how to make the city better and safer – but that means money. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
The mayoral runoff election is coming up on April 4.
Crime is arguably – and some would even say indisputably – the number one issue in the mayoral runoff.
Police say the woman convinced her coworker, whom she had a romantic relationship with, to shoot and kill her boyfriend.
The officer pulled over to check on the suspect in the back seat. That's when the man stabbed the officer and himself.
In the courtroom, one set of parents watched their son face a list of charges as the other clutched a photo of the son they lost.
CFD said a call initially came in that two people needed to be rescued, but one person was able to swim to shore.
The city is trying to prevent larger problems like one incident when a group of men attacked an SUV that then hit a woman.
Under a proposed new policy, Cook County prosecutors would not file drug, gun, and theft charges in cases that begin with minor traffic stops such as broken tail lights or having an expired vehicle registration.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists groups said they will march with or without permits during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
Metra riders faced delays Saturday after a person was hit by a train in Des Plaines.
Police say the woman convinced her coworker, whom she had a romantic relationship with, to shoot and kill her boyfriend.
An argument led to a stabbing inside a store in Chicago's Loop Saturday afternoon.
CFD said a call initially came in that two people needed to be rescued, but one person was able to swim to shore.
The officer pulled over to check on the suspect in the back seat. That's when the man stabbed the officer and himself.
In the courtroom, one set of parents watched their son face a list of charges as the other clutched a photo of the son they lost.
The city is trying to prevent larger problems like one incident when a group of men attacked an SUV that then hit a woman.
An argument led to a stabbing inside a store in Chicago's Loop Saturday afternoon.
A few spotty showers are possible after midnight Saturday in the Chicago area as a weak cold front crosses the area.
Police say the woman convinced her coworker, whom she had a romantic relationship with, to shoot and kill her boyfriend.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Andrew Vaughn had two RBI singles and leadoff batter Tommy Pham finished with three hits for the White Sox.
The Wildcats remained down 1-0 until the third, only to score seven runs in the bottom of the inning.
Paul Skenes struck out 11 in six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3.
The right fielder is the Division III leader in hits and garnered attention for his way of supporting new Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
The Chicago Police Department said it is expecting extra people out this weekend, and thus, there will also be extra patrols along the lakefront.
No one was in custody Friday night. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
All three victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition.
Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic.
The teacher from Bloom Trail High School in Steger began abusing the student in 2000, according to a lawsuit.
