HISTORY MADE: Lori Lightfoot elected mayor of Chicago
Lori Lightfoot has been elected mayor of Chicago.
Lori Lightfoot has been elected mayor of Chicago.
Lightfoot says Chicago mayoral victory means 'a city reborn'
Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot's resounding victory was a clear call for change at City Hall and a historic repudiation of the old-style, insider politics that have long defined the nation's third-largest city.
Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot's resounding victory was a clear call for change at City Hall and a historic repudiation of the old-style, insider politics that have long defined the nation's third-largest city.
Historic election: 1 of 2 black women will be Chicago mayor
A former federal prosecutor who has never held elected office was vying for Chicago mayor on Tuesday against a powerful official whose political career spans decades, providing voters a clear contrast in a historic runoff already assured of elevating a black woman to lead the nation's third-largest city.
A former federal prosecutor who has never held elected office was vying for Chicago mayor on Tuesday against a powerful official whose political career spans decades, providing voters a clear contrast in a historic runoff already assured of elevating a black woman to lead the nation's third-largest city.
Lightfoot, Preckwinkle make final pushes ahead of mayoral runoff election
By Tuesday night, Chicagoans will have made history, choosing an African American woman as the city’s next mayor.
By Tuesday night, Chicagoans will have made history, choosing an African American woman as the city’s next mayor.
2019 Chicago Election Results
The polls in Chicago close at 7 p.m. CST. Check here for election results.
The polls in Chicago close at 7 p.m. CST. Check here for election results.
Lightfoot, Preckwinkle face off in FOX 32 mayoral forum
Candidates Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle squared off Tuesday at FOX 32 for another mayoral forum.
Candidates Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle squared off Tuesday at FOX 32 for another mayoral forum.
Kamala Harris promises teachers a raise if elected president
In the first major policy proposal of her Democratic presidential campaign, California Sen. Kamala Harris is focused on boosting the salaries of teachers.
In the first major policy proposal of her Democratic presidential campaign, California Sen. Kamala Harris is focused on boosting the salaries of teachers.
2020 Democrats' new litmus test: Abolish Electoral College
The Green New Deal and "Medicare for All" are old news. The hottest position in the Democratic presidential field this week is abolishing the Electoral College.
The Green New Deal and "Medicare for All" are old news. The hottest position in the Democratic presidential field this week is abolishing the Electoral College.
Beto O'Rourke: I've owned guns, and I understand responsibility of ownership
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke said Sunday that his personal use and ownership of firearms taught him the responsibility of having guns and can help bridge politically fraught discussions about gun control in the U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke said Sunday that his personal use and ownership of firearms taught him the responsibility of having guns and can help bridge politically fraught discussions about gun control in the U.S.
Economic models indicate Trump on track to win re-election in 'landslide': report
Despite low approval ratings and the cloud of the Mueller probe, President Trump would easily win a second term in office if the election were held today, according to economic models with a history of correctly picking presidential victors.
Despite low approval ratings and the cloud of the Mueller probe, President Trump would easily win a second term in office if the election were held today, according to economic models with a history of correctly picking presidential victors.
Source: Union backing Preckwinkle now reassessing level of support
After pulling her campaign commercials off the air, mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle faced tough questions Tuesday night.
After pulling her campaign commercials off the air, mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle faced tough questions Tuesday night.
Biden's verbal slip about campaign draws Democrats' cheers
Did Joe Biden accidentally reveal his plans to run for the White House? Or was it just another slip of the tongue by the former vice president with a reputation for veering off script?
Did Joe Biden accidentally reveal his plans to run for the White House? Or was it just another slip of the tongue by the former vice president with a reputation for veering off script?
Preckwinkle says she won't rule out raising taxes if elected mayor of Chicago
Whoever wins the mayor's election next month will almost immediately have to find hundreds of millions of new dollars for City Hall pensions,
Whoever wins the mayor's election next month will almost immediately have to find hundreds of millions of new dollars for City Hall pensions,
Willie Wilson endorses Lori Lightfoot for Chicago mayor
It was a big endorsement for Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot.
It was a big endorsement for Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot.
Michael Cohen sues Trump Organization for millions in legal fees
Michael Cohen sued the Trump Organization in New York Supreme Court on Thursday for millions of dollars in legal fees and costs, claiming the company must pay him for “matters arising” from his work for the company -- including “multiple congressional hearings” and costs related to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
Michael Cohen sued the Trump Organization in New York Supreme Court on Thursday for millions of dollars in legal fees and costs, claiming the company must pay him for “matters arising” from his work for the company -- including “multiple congressional hearings” and costs related to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
Lori Lightfoot to progressives: Toni Preckwinkle is panicking
She was last week's surprise first-place finisher in the first round of voting for mayor.
She was last week's surprise first-place finisher in the first round of voting for mayor.
Mayoral runoff finalists woo Willie Wilson for endorsement
Willie Wilson’s campaign for mayor finished in fourth place. But now, the top two finishers are wooing Wilson for his endorsement, and he's asking supporters to advise him via social media.
Willie Wilson’s campaign for mayor finished in fourth place. But now, the top two finishers are wooing Wilson for his endorsement, and he's asking supporters to advise him via social media.
Contrasts abound for 2 black women in Chicago mayoral runoff
A political outsider who campaigned on reforming Chicago's police department after a white officer's fatal shooting of a black teenager said Wednesday that voters likely had the high-profile case on their minds when they advanced her to an April runoff for mayor, assuring for the first time a black woman will lead the nation's third-largest city.
A political outsider who campaigned on reforming Chicago's police department after a white officer's fatal shooting of a black teenager said Wednesday that voters likely had the high-profile case on their minds when they advanced her to an April runoff for mayor, assuring for the first time a black woman will lead the nation's third-largest city.
Lightfoot, Preckwinkle heading to runoff election in Chicago mayoral race
A former federal prosecutor and a county board leader will face each other in a runoff to become Chicago's first black female mayor after leading a large field Tuesday that included a member of the Daley family that has dominated the city's politics for much of the last six decades.
A former federal prosecutor and a county board leader will face each other in a runoff to become Chicago's first black female mayor after leading a large field Tuesday that included a member of the Daley family that has dominated the city's politics for much of the last six decades.
Daley dynasty back on Chicago ballot in crowded mayoral race
A member of the Daley family that has dominated Chicago politics for much of the last six decades was among 14 candidates jockeying Tuesday for a spot in an almost-certain mayoral runoff, a transitional election for a lakefront metropolis still struggling to shed its reputation for corruption, police brutality and street violence.
A member of the Daley family that has dominated Chicago politics for much of the last six decades was among 14 candidates jockeying Tuesday for a spot in an almost-certain mayoral runoff, a transitional election for a lakefront metropolis still struggling to shed its reputation for corruption, police brutality and street violence.