Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Vallas ahead of Johnson

A new poll just released is painting a clearer picture of which Chicago mayoral candidate may come out on top next week.

ComEd CEO 'wanted to make sure that we did everything possible' to earn Madigan's favor, witness testifies

The government’s star witness took the stand at the ComEd bribery trial on Monday as prosecutors presented FBI recordings and internal ComEd documents showing the money went to people who allegedly did no work for the utility company.

Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson debate education funding, priorities
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Education took center stage during a 'Q and A" at University of Illinois-Chicago on Saturday with Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas fielding questions while relying on their backgrounds and their expertise. Scott Schneider reports.

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 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.

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.

'The speaker gets to do what he wants to do,' Michael Madigan is heard saying on secret recording

A close, longtime staffer for former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan took the stand in the ComEd bribery trial Thursday, testifying under immunity about secretly recorded 2018 discussions about House leadership in which a longtime Madigan confidant participated.

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.

Defense tries to flip the script in ComEd bribery trial

The four are accused of trying to bribe Madigan when he was Illinois’ powerful House speaker by arranging for jobs, contracts and money for Madigan’s allies in a bid to benefit ComEd.

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.