Crime, education dominate mayoral runoff forum between Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson
The candidates also went negative on each other several times, with Johnson in particular accusing Vallas of supporting the political right wing.
Ald. Maria Hadden projected as winner in heated race in Rogers Park's 49th Ward
Challenging Hadden were Bill Morton, president of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, and entrepreneur and former Rogers Park Business Alliance board president Belia Rodriguez.
Crews clean out beloved Bookman's Corner in East Lakeview after owner's passing
The workmen said they were hired to toss out everything inside following the death of owner John Chandler.
Kids receive demonstration ballots at Chicago polling place to learn all about voting
The demonstration ballot listed the names of various historical figures with Chicago or Illinois connections as candidates for various offices.
Mayoral candidates take lighter questions at forum at The Hideout
A different side of the candidates came out when it came to "lightning rounds" about Chicago bands and iconic sports teams, among other subjects.
Guns N' Roses to play at Wrigley Field for one night in August
Axl, Slash, and the rest of the band are hitting the road this year for the first time since 2021.
Alligator in Brooklyn's Prospect Park evokes memories of Chicago's Chance the Snapper
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation employees caught the 4-foot alligator in a lake in Prospect Park after maintenance workers spotted it Sunday morning.
Ancient artifacts arrive for 'Pompeii: The Exhibition' at Museum of Science and Industry
A Cupid fresco is just one of the ancient artifacts you'll see on display when the museum's Pompeii exhibit opens next week.
Mayoral candidates square off again, addressing issues most important to Black Chicagoans
The issues ranged from criminal justice reform to supporting schools on the South and West sides.
DJ Dave Roberts, Chicago nightlife icon for more than 40 years, dies at 64
Late Bar, which Roberts helped open in 2009, confirmed that he died Monday, Feb. 6.
Gordon 'Buzz' Hannan, stage manager who spent 49 years with CBS 2, dies at 77
As a floor director, Hannan was part of everything that went on at CBS 2 – and a direct witness to decades of changes in the technology and presentation of the news.
At mayoral forum, candidates take shots at each other; Mayor Lightfoot slams moderator
With about two and a half weeks until the election, various polls are showing candidates closing in.
Barbs and bickering at mayoral forum three weeks before election
Eight of the nine candidates reiterated why they believe they are the best for the job and pointed out the flaws of their opponents.
Mayoral candidates square off at forum at South Side church
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
"Mini Bean" unveiled in New York, from artist behind "Cloud Gate" at Millennium Park
Chicago might be known as The Second City, but we're first when it comes to "The Bean."