In run for mayor, Ald. Sophia King wants to rebuild bridges she says Mayor Lightfoot burned
King believes she can rebuild those bridges while focusing on priorities – like bolstering police patrols – which she says will help combat crime.
Ja'Mal Green, youngest candidate for mayor, confident he "can take on this job"
Green, 27, doesn't believe his age, or the fact he's never held public office, should be strikes against him.
91-year-old man faces eviction from former John Hancock Center condo
Despite solutions being offered, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov learned Monday that the man is still about to lose his home.
Federal authorities collecting debris from downed suspected Chinese spy balloon
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found there is increasing partisan divide over how it was handled.
Lightfoot, García trade barbs on crime, claims about García and ComEd scandal
The mayoral candidates' remarks followed a meeting with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board – in which they faced some tough questions.
CPS teachers say disinfecting wipes were removed with no notice over safety concerns
CPS told the Chicago Teachers Union the wipes were removed because the manufacturer just recently told the district the wipes should be used with personal protective equipment.
Only two Chicago mayoral candidates attend forum hosted by Republican group
Almost 100 voters showed up to hear the candidates for mayor, and for 19th Ward alderman, discuss positions and platforms.
Chicago homeowner says she worked tirelessly to get property tax bill mistakes fixed
Leslie said her tax troubles began more than a year ago when she didn't get a bill.
Standoff at Near North Side apartment tower follows police pursuit
Police apprehended three suspects late Tuesday, and a fourth remained at large.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois assault weapons ban
The law took effect immediately upon the governor's signature.
Rallies in favor of gun control bill planned in Springfield
Those fighting against the bill are already promising legal action.
Illinois SAFE-T Act still in limbo; Cook County Public Defender argues in its favor
The SAFE-T Act would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
City officials outline plans for clearing roads, keeping Chicago safe during dangerous snowstorm
Plow crews are on standby – and some private vendors are already on call.
Judge hears multiple Illinois prosecutors' case against SAFE-T Act
Opponents say the SAFE-T Act is unconstitutional.
Sex offender found to have collected signatures for Chuy Garcia's mayoral campaign
James Munoz Sr., 63, is a registered sex offender in Illinois. His crime was the aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a 14-year-old child in 2017.