Chicago mayoral election: Lightfoot on the defensive as crime takes spotlight in FOX 32 Forum
Following last night's mayoral forum, political analyst Thom Serafin commends Mayor Lightfoot's confidence and hypothesizes probable run off after election day.
Following last night's mayoral forum, political analyst Thom Serafin commends Mayor Lightfoot's confidence and hypothesizes probable run off after election day.
Crime, CPS take center stage at FOX 32 Mayoral Forum
The mayor's record was called into question at least half a dozen times. At one point, she went after the moderators on the issue of public schools.
The mayor's record was called into question at least half a dozen times. At one point, she went after the moderators on the issue of public schools.
2023 Chicago Mayoral Candidate Forum
Fox 32, The Lincoln Forum, and the Chicago Bar Association host a mayoral forum live from the Union League Club with all nine candidates. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.
Fox 32, The Lincoln Forum, and the Chicago Bar Association host a mayoral forum live from the Union League Club with all nine candidates. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.
Chicago mayoral election: Fox 32 hosts forum with all 9 candidates Thursday night
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
Chicago mayoral candidates face off in FOX 32 Forum
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
Endorsements come in for Chicago mayoral candidates as pressure mounts
A trio of Chicago mayor candidates received new endorsements Thursday as the election gets closer and the race intensifies.
A trio of Chicago mayor candidates received new endorsements Thursday as the election gets closer and the race intensifies.
Mayoral candidates to discuss crime, education, Chicago's future at FOX 32's forum
Fox 32 will host its Mayoral Forum beginning at 6 p.m. today. Political analyst Pat Brady projects which candidates might make it to a runoff.
Fox 32 will host its Mayoral Forum beginning at 6 p.m. today. Political analyst Pat Brady projects which candidates might make it to a runoff.
Chicago mayoral election: Candidates blast Lightfoot's record on public safety
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed illegal guns and said she's working on it.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed illegal guns and said she's working on it.
Car insurance premiums: Illinois bill would make discriminatory pricing illegal
Insurers currently use non-driving factors such as your education, occupation, zip code, and even credit score to set your rate.
Insurers currently use non-driving factors such as your education, occupation, zip code, and even credit score to set your rate.
Group urges Illinois lawmakers to enact 26 weeks of paid protected leave for workers
A group is pushing for the "Family Medical Leave Insurance Act" here in Illinois.
A group is pushing for the "Family Medical Leave Insurance Act" here in Illinois.
Illinois monthly diaper allowance: Lawmakers push for legislation to help families
Two Chicago-area lawmakers are pushing for the creation of a monthly diaper allowance.
Two Chicago-area lawmakers are pushing for the creation of a monthly diaper allowance.
Willie Wilson receives mayoral endorsement from group of Black faith leaders
A group of Black Chicago faith leaders endorsed businessman Willie Wilson on Wednesday in his run to become the city's next mayor.
A group of Black Chicago faith leaders endorsed businessman Willie Wilson on Wednesday in his run to become the city's next mayor.
Illinois permanent child tax credit: Here's who would qualify under proposed bill
State lawmakers are fighting to create a permanent child tax credit in Illinois.
State lawmakers are fighting to create a permanent child tax credit in Illinois.
Chicago mayoral election: Abortion, women's health taking center stage
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
Chicago mayoral race heats up weeks out from election
The race to become Chicago's next mayor is getting tighter every day, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
The race to become Chicago's next mayor is getting tighter every day, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Paul Vallas details changes he would make if elected Chicago mayor
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas lays out the priorities of his mayoral campaign and explains why Chicagoans should vote for him in the upcoming election.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas lays out the priorities of his mayoral campaign and explains why Chicagoans should vote for him in the upcoming election.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia proposes grants to residents facing high property tax bills
Congressman Chuy Garcia proposed providing hundreds of dollars in one-time grants to Chicagoans facing big increases in property tax bills.
Congressman Chuy Garcia proposed providing hundreds of dollars in one-time grants to Chicagoans facing big increases in property tax bills.
New bill would require Chicago grocery stores, gas stations to hire armed guards
Under the bill, banks, pawn shops, grocery stores and gas stations must “employ and have on the premises at least one guard during the hours they conduct business with the public.”
Under the bill, banks, pawn shops, grocery stores and gas stations must “employ and have on the premises at least one guard during the hours they conduct business with the public.”
Vallas says he'll repurpose donated money from former Chicago cop involved in Laquan McDonald case
On Monday, a relative of Laquan McDonald called on Paul Vallas to drop out of the race for mayor after taking a campaign contribution from a Chicago police officer who the family sued.
On Monday, a relative of Laquan McDonald called on Paul Vallas to drop out of the race for mayor after taking a campaign contribution from a Chicago police officer who the family sued.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson looks to cut police budget by $150M
Brandon Johnson once sponsored a Cook County Board resolution to reduce police funding. On Monday, the candidate for mayor said he would cut the Chicago police budget by at least $150 million.
Brandon Johnson once sponsored a Cook County Board resolution to reduce police funding. On Monday, the candidate for mayor said he would cut the Chicago police budget by at least $150 million.