Chicago mayoral candidate says he'll fire city's top cop if he's elected
Chicago mayoral candidates are still working to convince undecided voters. One frontrunner, Paul Vallas, stopped in Chinatown on Wednesday to discuss crime and getting rid of the current top cop.
Chicago mayoral candidates are still working to convince undecided voters. One frontrunner, Paul Vallas, stopped in Chinatown on Wednesday to discuss crime and getting rid of the current top cop.
New survey shows how many Chicago voters want to leave city due to crime increase
It's no secret that some residents are fed up with Chicago crime, and now a new survey shows just how many people are ready to pick up and leave.
It's no secret that some residents are fed up with Chicago crime, and now a new survey shows just how many people are ready to pick up and leave.
Darren Bailey files lawsuit challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban
There are at least five lawsuits challenging the Illinois’ assault weapons ban, and the latest one is from a political rival of the governor.
There are at least five lawsuits challenging the Illinois’ assault weapons ban, and the latest one is from a political rival of the governor.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson unveils laundry list of new taxes
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson vowed Tuesday that, if elected, he'll push for a city income tax and a long laundry list of other taxes and fees.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson vowed Tuesday that, if elected, he'll push for a city income tax and a long laundry list of other taxes and fees.
War of words: Lightfoot, Garcia exchange unpleasantries in Chicago mayoral race
Congressman Chuy Garcia and Mayor Lightfoot clashed publicly on Monday.
Congressman Chuy Garcia and Mayor Lightfoot clashed publicly on Monday.
Chicago mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson unveils tax plan
Chicago mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson wants to “make the suburbs, airlines & ultra-rich pay their fair share” to generate generate “$800 million in new revenue.”
Chicago mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson wants to “make the suburbs, airlines & ultra-rich pay their fair share” to generate generate “$800 million in new revenue.”
'Operation Broken Arrow': Congressman Davis calls for more protection for mail carriers
"Operation Broken Arrow" is an ongoing federal investigation into thefts of postal keys and mail. The Investigation has resulted in at least five arrests in the Chicago area.
"Operation Broken Arrow" is an ongoing federal investigation into thefts of postal keys and mail. The Investigation has resulted in at least five arrests in the Chicago area.
DuPage County sheriff under fire for claiming he won't uphold assault weapons ban
DuPage County's James Mendrick is now part of a list of more than 90 sheriffs across the state that oppose the new assault weapons ban law.
DuPage County's James Mendrick is now part of a list of more than 90 sheriffs across the state that oppose the new assault weapons ban law.
'Chuy' Garcia mentioned in recording during feds' ComEd probe
Garcia is not accused of wrongdoing, and his spokesperson told the Sun-Times on Friday that he “is not involved in any investigation in any manner.”
Garcia is not accused of wrongdoing, and his spokesperson told the Sun-Times on Friday that he “is not involved in any investigation in any manner.”
Illinois assault weapons ban put on hold for some after judge's ruling
A downstate Illinois judge ruled Friday to pause the state's assault weapons ban, granting a temporary restraining order to some as the new law's legality is challenged.
A downstate Illinois judge ruled Friday to pause the state's assault weapons ban, granting a temporary restraining order to some as the new law's legality is challenged.
Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Vallas, Garcia as frontrunners
A new voter opinion survey shows where Chicago's mayoral candidates stand.
A new voter opinion survey shows where Chicago's mayoral candidates stand.
Chicago's mayoral candidates discuss affordable housing, taxes in latest debate
Chicago's mayoral candidates came together Thursday night for another debate, and most stuck to their platforms and spoke straight to the voters.
Chicago's mayoral candidates came together Thursday night for another debate, and most stuck to their platforms and spoke straight to the voters.
Surveillance video captures Chicago alderman candidate removing rival's signs: 'that's garbage'
One surveillance camera caught her departing, and another recorded her walking over to pull up a sign for 9th Ward City Council member Anthony Beale – the man she is trying to unseat.
One surveillance camera caught her departing, and another recorded her walking over to pull up a sign for 9th Ward City Council member Anthony Beale – the man she is trying to unseat.
Illinois State Rifle Association, gun stores file federal lawsuit challenging assault weapons ban
The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s newly enacted assault weapons ban, saying the week-old law violates the Second Amendment “right of the people to keep and bear arms.”
The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s newly enacted assault weapons ban, saying the week-old law violates the Second Amendment “right of the people to keep and bear arms.”
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson and Garcia close fundraising gap with Lightfoot, new reports show
Mayoral challengers Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia have closed the fundraising gap with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is still spending twice as much money as she’s raising, but none of them has caught millionaire businessman Willie Wilson.
Mayoral challengers Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia have closed the fundraising gap with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is still spending twice as much money as she’s raising, but none of them has caught millionaire businessman Willie Wilson.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas returns to campaign in Beverly
Paul Vallas says he skipped Monday night's forum not because it was hosted by a Republican Party group, but due to a scheduling conflict.
Paul Vallas says he skipped Monday night's forum not because it was hosted by a Republican Party group, but due to a scheduling conflict.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia snags major endorsement, outlines women's policy platform
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel endorsed U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia for mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Only 2 Chicago mayoral candidates show up to Republican forum
Most of Chicago’s candidates for mayor skipped a forum on the Southwest Side Monday night for a reason some may find surprising.
Most of Chicago’s candidates for mayor skipped a forum on the Southwest Side Monday night for a reason some may find surprising.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson accuses Lightfoot of misleading voters
During a rally Monday at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, Jonathan Jackson and another new member of Congress announced their support for a veteran union organizer.
During a rally Monday at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, Jonathan Jackson and another new member of Congress announced their support for a veteran union organizer.
Chicago mayoral challenger Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia unveils public safety plan
Arguing that a mayor who "cannot keep us safe" is a mayor Chicago "cannot afford to keep," U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to stop the violent crime that is foremost on the minds of voters.
Arguing that a mayor who "cannot keep us safe" is a mayor Chicago "cannot afford to keep," U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to stop the violent crime that is foremost on the minds of voters.