Garien Gatewood speaks on his firing | The Chicago Report
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Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz talks about the surprising shakeup in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office as well as talking to Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy on their upcoming race.

Juliana Stratton, Don Tracy talk their upcoming race  | The Chicago Report
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After Tuesday's primary election, the field is set in the race for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat, vacated by Dick Durbin.  Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the democratic nomination, backed by millions of dollars from Governor JB Pritzker and former Illinois GOP party chair Don Tracy.  If elected, he would be the first republican to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate since Mark Kirk lost his reelection bid in 2016. 

Mayor Johnson fires Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood | The Chicago Report
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A sudden shakeup inside Mayor Brandon Johnson's office today. Garien Gatewood, Chicago's first deputy mayor for public safety has been fired.  That's a position Mayor Johnson created days after taking office in 2023.  But that's not all-- Manny Whitfield, Director of Violence Prevention, was also let go.

Joakim Noah backs Illinois bill to expand housing support for people leaving prison
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Former Chicago Bulls All Star Joakim Noah stood alongside community leaders Thursday to push state legislation aimed at expanding housing support for people returning from prison, arguing stable housing can shape whether someone successfully rebuilds their life.

Illinois lawmakers push tax incentives to keep Bears in Chicago
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A new “mega projects” bill aims to offer tax advantages to the Chicago Bears and major developers as state leaders respond to the team’s potential move to Indiana.

Juliana Stratton turns focus to Don Tracy in Senate election

Fresh off a commanding and somewhat surprising primary election victory, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is turning her attention toward GOP candidate Don Tracy.

Pritzker, Bailey to face off again | The Chicago Report
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Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz recaps all of the excitement from last night's election, including that JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey will have a rematch.

"A different campaign": Bailey eyes Chicago push after GOP primary win

Republican nominee Darren Bailey says his general election strategy will center on expanding support in Chicago after securing his party’s nomination, positioning a renewed outreach effort as he prepares to face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker again this fall.

Pritzker, Bailey trade fire as general election begins

Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks after Stratton secures primary election victory
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Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. He sits down with FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz a day after the election.

Darren Bailey pitches a 'new day' in second run for Illinois governor
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The day after Darren Bailey won the GOP nomination for governor in Illinois, Darren Bailey spoke with Fox Chicago to give his pitch to voters as he again challenges Gov. JB Pritzker.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins 9th Dist. Democratic primary race
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is the winner of the Democratic primary race in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, the AP projects.

Preckwinkle looks ahead to the next four years after primary victory
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Toni Preckwinkle is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board president, fending off a primary challenge from Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, the AP projects.