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.
New poll shows 22% of Chicago voters undecided in mayor's race, with 16% Lightfoot, 14% Wilson
"It is a good poll for Willie and Lori and a couple other candidates," said Benjamin Bobo of 1983 Labs. "But I would be cautious about drawing too much from saying, you know, 'This is saying who's gonna be in the runoff.'"
"It is a good poll for Willie and Lori and a couple other candidates," said Benjamin Bobo of 1983 Labs. "But I would be cautious about drawing too much from saying, you know, 'This is saying who's gonna be in the runoff.'"
New poll shows 22% of Chicago voters undecided in mayor's race, with 16% Lightfoot, 14% Wilson
"It is a good poll for Willie and Lori and a couple other candidates," said Benjamin Bobo of 1983 Labs. "But I would be cautious about drawing too much from saying, you know, 'This is saying who's gonna be in the runoff.'" Political Editor Mike Flannery reports.
"It is a good poll for Willie and Lori and a couple other candidates," said Benjamin Bobo of 1983 Labs. "But I would be cautious about drawing too much from saying, you know, 'This is saying who's gonna be in the runoff.'" Political Editor Mike Flannery reports.
Laurence Msall, leader of Illinois tax watchdog group, dies
Laurence Msall, the longtime president of a nonpartisan Illinois tax and budget watchdog group and a former aide to two governors, died following complications from surgery. He was 61.
Laurence Msall, the longtime president of a nonpartisan Illinois tax and budget watchdog group and a former aide to two governors, died following complications from surgery. He was 61.
Lemont Mayor John Egofske named to replace State Rep. Jim Durkin in 82nd District
The 82nd District includes parts of Cook, Will, and DuPage Counties.
The 82nd District includes parts of Cook, Will, and DuPage Counties.
Flannery Fired Up: February 3, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Chicago mayoral election: Garcia blasts Vallas day after poll shows him lose frontrunner status
For a second straight day, Congressman Chuy Garcia blasted a candidate who recently replaced him as a frontrunner in the race for Chicago mayor.
For a second straight day, Congressman Chuy Garcia blasted a candidate who recently replaced him as a frontrunner in the race for Chicago mayor.
Garcia attacks Vallas for second straight day after losing frontrunner status in latest poll
For a second straight day, Congressman Chuy Garcia blasted a candidate who recently replaced him as a frontrunner in the race for Chicago mayor.
For a second straight day, Congressman Chuy Garcia blasted a candidate who recently replaced him as a frontrunner in the race for Chicago mayor.
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas receives Chicago Tribune endorsement
As the race for Chicago mayor heats up, contender Paul Vallas secures an endorsement from the Chicago Tribune, as well as, from Alderman Tom Tunney.
As the race for Chicago mayor heats up, contender Paul Vallas secures an endorsement from the Chicago Tribune, as well as, from Alderman Tom Tunney.
Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Garcia lose frontrunner status, 2 other candidates in statistical tie
EXCLUSIVE: A new voter opinion survey reported exclusively by FOX 32 Chicago News finds Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Paul Vallas in a statistical tie, with Congressman Chuy Garcia falling from his previous frontrunner status to third place.
EXCLUSIVE: A new voter opinion survey reported exclusively by FOX 32 Chicago News finds Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Paul Vallas in a statistical tie, with Congressman Chuy Garcia falling from his previous frontrunner status to third place.
Paul Vallas gains support from Chicago alderman
Chicago's first openly gay alderman Tom Tunney is supporting mayoral candidate Paul Vallas.
Chicago's first openly gay alderman Tom Tunney is supporting mayoral candidate Paul Vallas.
Chicago mayoral forum: Garcia in the hot seat defends his reputation
Chuy Garcia spoke at a forum Wednesday night a few hours after Mayor Lori Lightfoot attacked him using some of her harshest language yet.
Chuy Garcia spoke at a forum Wednesday night a few hours after Mayor Lori Lightfoot attacked him using some of her harshest language yet.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas snags major endorsement
Chicago's first openly gay alderman, Tom Tunney, threw his support behind mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Wednesday.
Chicago's first openly gay alderman, Tom Tunney, threw his support behind mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Wednesday.
Illinois assault weapons ban: Court upholds temporary restraining order
An appellate court has upheld a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Illinois’ assault weapons ban.
An appellate court has upheld a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Illinois’ assault weapons ban.