Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas square off on public safety
Crime is arguably – and some would even say indisputably – the number one issue in the mayoral runoff.
Chicago Decides: Where Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas differ on public safety
Over the next three weeks, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov will be examining where both candidates for mayor stand on the big issues.
New facility provides a safe space for teens with mental health struggles
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson tout endorsements as they campaign for mayoral runoff
Vallas and Johnson were each endorsed Monday by leaders in Chicago's Black community. There were also endorsements announced over the weekend.
Police Supt. David Brown to resign, move back to Texas
Brown's resignation will take effect Thursday, March 16.
What do Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson each need to do to win mayoral runoff?
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson took first and second place, respectively, in the mayoral race Tuesday.
Mayoral candidates spend one more day crisscrossing city before Election Day
Because the race is still considered a tossup, last-minute campaign trail face time could be critical.
Chicago Decides: interviews with 2023 candidates for mayor
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov sat down with all nine candidates for mayor ahead of the Feb. 28 election.
Jesús 'Chuy' García believes past legislative experience would make him a better mayor
"I know this job is tough, but I've been around Chicago for over 40 years," García said.
Roderick Sawyer undeterred by steep odds in mayoral race
"I want to give you real, honest answers - based on solid knowledge, based on my experience, based on others' experience that are way smarter than I," Sawyer said.
In bid for second term, Lightfoot willing to put her record up against any mayor before her
"You may not like my delivery, but no question that I've delivered," Lightfoot said.
Paul Vallas wants to loosen police chase policies, cap property taxes if elected mayor
"What I would do is I would allow them to chase, and I would establish sensible rules," Vallas said.
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson confident tax plan won't drive people out of Chicago
Johnson backs a new financial transaction taxes, a head tax of up to $4 per employee for large companies, a jet fuel tax, and more.
Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson wants to cut taxes, lure new businesses to Chicago
"We'll try to lower real estate taxes. The red light cameras is a form of taxes," Wilson said. "Head taxes. Things of that nature."
Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner wants to change city's trajectory
Buckner believes public safety is voters' first, second, and third priority this mayoral election.