Vallas, Johnson mayoral runoff set; many aldermanic races still undecided
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the first incumbent mayor to lose a race for re-election since Jane Byrne in 1983.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the first incumbent mayor to lose a race for re-election since Jane Byrne in 1983.
Lightfoot is the first incumbent mayor of Chicago to lose a bid for re-election since Jane Byrne lost to Harold Washington in 1983.
Representing a diverse chunk of Chicago from the South Loop to Hyde Park, Ald. Sophia King has – like the other mayoral candidates in Chicago – emphasized something at the top of voters’ minds: public safety. She wants to bring back 1,000 retired officers to fill staffing gaps, replace Supt. David Brown, and move officers to four-day 10-hour shifts.
Because the race is still considered a tossup, last-minute campaign trail face time could be critical.
Because the race is still considered a tossup, last-minute campaign trail face time could be critical. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov sat down with all nine candidates for mayor ahead of the Feb. 28 election.
A different side of the candidates came out when it came to "lightning rounds" about Chicago bands and iconic sports teams, among other subjects.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov interviewed all nine candidates for mayor ahead of Chicago's municipal election on Feb. 28, including Ald. Sophia King (4th).
King believes she can rebuild those bridges while focusing on priorities – like bolstering police patrols – which she says will help combat crime.
King believes she can rebuild those bridges while focusing on priorities – like bolstering police patrols – which she says will help combat crime. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
The issues ranged from criminal justice reform to supporting schools on the South and West sides.
The issues ranged from criminal justice reform to supporting schools on the South and West sides. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Seven of the nine candidates for mayor were in attendance.
With about two and a half weeks until the election, various polls are showing candidates closing in. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports on another heated debate.
With about two and a half weeks until the election, various polls are showing candidates closing in.
Eight of the nine candidates reiterated why they believe they are the best for the job and pointed out the flaws of their opponents.
Crime was again a major issue at the forum at WTTW-Channel 11, along with downtown business and the Chicago Public Schools budget. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The candidates took turns answering questions on topics including affordable housing and plans to curb crime.
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
Polls over the past few weeks show various candidates leading the race, and different candidates surging.
At the second primetime mayoral forum Tuesday night, Mayor Lori Lightfoot again touted her record on economic development, crime, and other issues – while the other candidates again took issue with her claims and took jabs at each other on various subjects. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Rather than having all nine candidates at once, WCPT split up the debate.
With little more than a month until the mayoral election, this was the time for each candidate to show Chicago voters why they deserve the city's top job.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot stood by her record and touted her triumphs at the first televised Chicago mayoral debate – while other candidates questioned her claims and said her policies had failed, particularly when it comes to crime. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
Funeral arrangements were announced Monday afternoon for fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise last week.
At the center of the fight is the "Save Our Bacon Act," a provision that would gut animal welfare laws and disproportionately impact small farmers.
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
An attorney for Chicago Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) on Monday called an ethics investigation into the alderman's conduct a malicious "travesty."
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
State Rep. Josh Turek and State Sen. Zach Wahls squared off Thursday over which candidate can flip Iowa's open Republican-held Senate seat, as millions in outside spending reshapes the primary's final stretch.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) is suing the city of Chicago, its inspector general's office, and the Board of Ethics, accusing them of defamation.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a wireless polygraph to detect stress.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
The Chicago-born house music track, which began as a personal poem in 1982 and became a defining anthem of the city's house music scene, has been selected for permanent preservation by the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Gov. JB Pritzker lobbed some strong words about the Chicago Bears straight at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Monday morning.
A judge Monday delayed a decision on issuing a temporary restraining order against the Markham Park District for an incident involving a helicopter landing for prom last week.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
Storms pass by mid-afternoon then mostly cloudy and cooler Monday. Lows in the upper 60s.
Mangione is charged with killing UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer Brian Thompson.
Two rounds of swift but strong thunderstorms blew through the area, toppling a small plane at Midway Airport and leaving some power outages and damage in their wake.
Gov. JB Pritzker lobbed some strong words about the Chicago Bears straight at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Monday morning.
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
One person is dead, and two others were hospitalized, in a home explosion in Wonder Lake, Illinois, far northwest of Chicago Sunday night.
Funeral arrangements were announced Monday afternoon for fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise last week.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79.
Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 on Sunday in the rubber game of their first crosstown series this season.
Murakami added his 17th homer in the fifth, a two-run shot to center off Jameson Taillon that traveled an estimated 428 feet.
Chris Brady had six saves for Chicago and has six shutouts this season.
Carson Kelly hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and drove in four runs as the Chicago Cubs stopped a five-game White Sox winning streak with a 10-5 victory over their crosstown rival.
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Police in Michigan City, Indiana, were searching Monday for the person they said shot and killed a 14-year-old boy.
Burglars hit a string of businesses in Chicago's South Loop early Monday morning.
Burglars broke into a CBD and kratom dispensary on Chicago's Near West Side early Monday morning.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office will announced a new taskforce Monday bringing federal officers on board to help with crime on CTA.
