Arne Duncan backs Paul Vallas in April 4 mayoral runoff election

Much of Duncan’s strategy coincides with Johnson’s $1 billion plan to deliver Chicago from violent crime by “investing in people.” But Duncan chose Vallas, citing his ongoing relationship with the Fraternal Order of Police.

Chicago mayoral candidate changes position on police staffing
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Brandon Johnson's position on funding police and hiring new officers continues to change. After declining to commit to filling police department vacancies, Johnson now says he will.

Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson appears to change position on police staffing

Johnson's position on funding police and hiring new officers continues to change. After declining to commit to filling police department vacancies, Johnson now says he will.

Chicago mayoral runoff grows tighter ahead of Election Day
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While Johnson?s hoping to build Black voter turnout, Alderman Roberto Maldonado is working to build Hispanic turnout for Paul Vallas.

Bernie Sanders to hold pre-election rally for Brandon Johnson

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline a preelection rally at the UIC Forum on Thursday to help mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson energize his base and boost turnout among young people.

New Chicago mayoral poll sheds light on narrow race
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FOX 32's Scott Schneider shares some of his takeaways from last night's Chicago mayoral forum as new poll numbers reveal a close race between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson heading into April.

FOX 32 Presents: The Chicago Mayoral Forum with Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson
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Fox 32 News hosts a mayoral forum live with Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the top two vote-getters in the race for mayor of Chicago. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.

Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas spar over property taxes, speed cameras
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Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the top two vote-getters in the race for mayor of Chicago, share their plans for funding the city and how they would handle various taxes if they were elected.

Brandon Johnson slams Paul Vallas for failing 'over and over again'
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"We all know someone like Paul, who has failed over and over again and continues to be allowed to fail up. Because you make the loudest noise and you roll your eyes at everybody else, doesn't mean you know what's best," Brandon Johnson said to his opponent.

Brandon Johnson on improving the communities' relations with police
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Brandon Johnson talked about the need to add more detectives to CPD's ranks and the importance of recruiting officers who are passionate to serve their communities.

Chicago mayoral candidates Johnson, Vallas face off in FOX 32 Forum

The two remaining candidates in the race for Chicago mayor squared off Wednesday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago.

Chicago mayoral candidates talk key issues at Fox 32 forum tonight
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Fox 32's Mayoral Forum kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. Candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas will discuss key issues like public safety, crime, schools and much more. The format showcase less of a debate and more of a conversation to get to know the the two men running for the city's top office.

Chicago mayoral candidates go head-to-head in latest forum

With the mayoral runoff exactly two weeks from Tuesday, both candidates are growing frustrated with each other's talking points — moving now to attack each other on who is more qualified for the city's top job.

Chicago mayoral candidates go head-to-head in latest forum
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With the mayoral runoff exactly two weeks from Tuesday, both candidates are growing frustrated with each other's talking points ? moving now to attack each other on who is more qualified for the city's top job.

More Chicago mayoral endorsements come in for Vallas, Johnson

The Chicago mayoral runoff election is fast approaching and endorsements are steadily coming in for the candidates.