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.

ComEd was pressured to hire politically connected law firm as it fought for key Illinois bill: testimony

ComEd’s former general counsel explained to jurors the pressure he felt in 2011, and again in 2016, to sign and renew the contract for the Reyes Kurson law firm. He said it largely came from lobbyist Michael McClain, who often seemed to be doing the bidding of then-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

Durbin, Duckworth send 2 names to Biden for new U.S. attorney

To fill the vacant U.S. Attorney spot in Chicago — a position so far held only by white males — Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Monday sent President Joe Biden the names of two former federal prosecutors.

Illinois lawmakers push to pass 'Workers Without Fear Act'

There was a renewed push on Monday to get Illinois legislators to pass protections for workers to stop employers from retaliating against people who speak out.

Chicago mayoral endorsements continue to roll in for Vallas, Johnson

Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson secured more endorsements Monday two weeks ahead of the run-off election.

How the Latino vote could impact the Chicago mayoral election
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Jose Mu?oz from the Illinois Latino Agenda talks about why he thinks securing the Latino vote is a path to victory for Chicago's next mayor.

Early voting opens in Chicago weeks ahead of mayoral runoff election
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Max Bever, director of public information at the Chicago Board of Elections, shares what you need to know ahead of April's runoff elections and what he expects from the citywide turnout.

Chicago's 11th ward aldermanic candidates clash on Flannery Fired Up

The Chicago ward includes Bridgeport and Chinatown, where police beat 9-14 has been hit hard by criminals in stolen cars using nearby expressways.