Chicago mayoral forum: Lightfoot's rivals mock her claims that anti-violence plans are working
Chicago's nine candidates for mayor fielded questions Tuesday night in a forum that at times turned into a raucous, finger-pointing affair.
Chicago's nine candidates for mayor fielded questions Tuesday night in a forum that at times turned into a raucous, finger-pointing affair.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas defends taking contribution from former school board member
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explained why he's accepting campaign contributions this year from a former school board member while he returned her cash four years ago.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explained why he's accepting campaign contributions this year from a former school board member while he returned her cash four years ago.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson calls for electric, gas utilities to cease shutoffs
Willie Wilson unveiled a "Hardship Plan" on Monday to help people avoid getting their power or heat cut off.
Willie Wilson unveiled a "Hardship Plan" on Monday to help people avoid getting their power or heat cut off.
Former Illinois governor calls Lightfoot's tentative agreement with ComEd a 'bum deal' for consumers
Just 29 days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday asked Chicago City Council members to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with ComEd.
Just 29 days before an election that could make her a lame duck, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday asked Chicago City Council members to quickly approve a new, 15-year franchise agreement with ComEd.
Bill to ease path for name changes sent to Gov. Pritzker
A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes.
A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes.
A closer look at voter turnout last November — what it means for Chicago mayoral race
We finally have all the voter turnout numbers from last November’s midterm election, and they contradict one of the media's big talking points about why Democrats did so well in Illinois.
We finally have all the voter turnout numbers from last November’s midterm election, and they contradict one of the media's big talking points about why Democrats did so well in Illinois.
Garcia says Lightfoot is 'hanging on to the leadership' that failed in Chicago during mayoral forum
"The difference between my plan and the mayor's plan is that it recognizes that we need new leadership in the police department. She's hanging on to the leadership that's proved to fail in Chicago," said Congressman Chuy Garcia.
"The difference between my plan and the mayor's plan is that it recognizes that we need new leadership in the police department. She's hanging on to the leadership that's proved to fail in Chicago," said Congressman Chuy Garcia.
Son of ex-state Rep. ‘Eddie’ Acevedo goes on trial, fights tax charges tied to Madigan probe
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo went on trial in federal court Thursday, where he is accused of filing false income tax returns in a spinoff of the feds’ larger bribery investigation involving ComEd and former state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo went on trial in federal court Thursday, where he is accused of filing false income tax returns in a spinoff of the feds’ larger bribery investigation involving ComEd and former state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
CPS warned Lightfoot aide over emails seeking student volunteers before campaign defended recruitment effort
A senior Chicago Public Schools official had notified Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s reelection campaign that soliciting student volunteers through their teachers was not permitted hours before the campaign publicly defended its recruitment effort as a “common practice,” email records show.
A senior Chicago Public Schools official had notified Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s reelection campaign that soliciting student volunteers through their teachers was not permitted hours before the campaign publicly defended its recruitment effort as a “common practice,” email records show.
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.