Chicago mayoral election: Vallas hits airwaves with new ad, Johnson bags fresh endorsement
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is airing his first run-off election television spot featuring former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White while Brandon Johnson was endorsed Tuesday morning by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is airing his first run-off election television spot featuring former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White while Brandon Johnson was endorsed Tuesday morning by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Michelle Obama for president in 2024?
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Ald. La Spata 'encouraged' by slim margin in 1st Ward — but casts wary eye to ballots trickling in by mail
Freshman Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) picked up a slim majority in his reelection bid on Monday, potentially allowing him to avoid an April runoff against a man whose last name was once a household word in Chicago.
Freshman Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) picked up a slim majority in his reelection bid on Monday, potentially allowing him to avoid an April runoff against a man whose last name was once a household word in Chicago.
Chicago mayoral election: Johnson, Vallas receive dueling endorsements Monday
Dueling endorsements from veteran African-American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.
Dueling endorsements from veteran African-American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.
Chicago mayoral election: Johnson, Vallas receive dueling endorsements Monday
Dueling endorsements from veteran African-American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.
Dueling endorsements from veteran African-American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.
Chicago congressman endorses Brandon Johnson for mayor: 'He has a great plan'
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lined up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lined up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson.
Brandon Johnson receives endorsement from US Rep. Danny Davis
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson received support from a prominent Chicago congressman Monday.
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson received support from a prominent Chicago congressman Monday.
Brandon Johnson receives endorsement from US Rep. Danny Davis
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson is gaining support ahead of the April 4 runoff election versus Paul Vallas.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson is gaining support ahead of the April 4 runoff election versus Paul Vallas.
Italian-American activists say Chicago mayoral candidate has promised to return Columbus statues
Activists said Paul Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
Activists said Paul Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
Italian-American activists say Chicago mayoral candidate has promised to return Columbus statues
They said Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
They said Vallas recently promised the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans that he will put the Christopher Columbus statues back in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. Vallas has not made that statement publicly, and his campaign did not return FOX 32 Chicago's requests for comment.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson in Selma for commemoration of attack on civil rights demonstrators
"As we mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, it’s an important reminder that our work is not done," Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said in a tweet.
"As we mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, it’s an important reminder that our work is not done," Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said in a tweet.
Alderman Walter Burnett endorses Paul Vallas for Chicago Mayor
Chicago Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) endorsed Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor on Saturday. Burnett said that Vallas has stood for safety for decades, and talked about the brutal 1997 attack on a 9-year-old girl at the Cabrini Green housing project. The girl survived – though with serious disabilities due to brain damage – and became known as "Girl X."
Chicago Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) endorsed Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor on Saturday. Burnett said that Vallas has stood for safety for decades, and talked about the brutal 1997 attack on a 9-year-old girl at the Cabrini Green housing project. The girl survived – though with serious disabilities due to brain damage – and became known as "Girl X."
Alderman Walter Burnett endorses Paul Vallas for Chicago Mayor
Ald. Walter Burnett said that Paul Vallas helped establish a safety program in Cabrini-Green in 1997 after the brutal attack on a girl who became known as "Girl X."
Ald. Walter Burnett said that Paul Vallas helped establish a safety program in Cabrini-Green in 1997 after the brutal attack on a girl who became known as "Girl X."
The implications of Walgreens’ decision on abortion pills
Last month, attorneys general in 20 conservative-led states warned CVS and Walgreens in a letter that they could face legal consequences if they sell abortion pills by mail in their states.
Last month, attorneys general in 20 conservative-led states warned CVS and Walgreens in a letter that they could face legal consequences if they sell abortion pills by mail in their states.
Pritzker to meet with Walgreens CEO over ‘awful corporate decision’ to block abortion pills in other states
Deerfield-based Walgreens says it will not sell abortion pills in states in which Republican attorneys general have threatened legal action — despite the drug being legal in some of those states.
Deerfield-based Walgreens says it will not sell abortion pills in states in which Republican attorneys general have threatened legal action — despite the drug being legal in some of those states.
Flannery Fired Up: March 3, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Paul Vallas receives endorsement from former CPS board head Gery Chico
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas received a key endorsement Friday morning.
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas received a key endorsement Friday morning.
Paul Vallas receives endorsement from former CPS board head Gery Chico
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas received a key endorsement Friday morning.
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas received a key endorsement Friday morning.
Willie Wilson turns to social media to determine his Chicago mayoral endorsement
Willie Wilson joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his thought process as he looks to endorse either Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson in the Chicago mayoral runoff.
Willie Wilson joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his thought process as he looks to endorse either Paul Vallas or Brandon Johnson in the Chicago mayoral runoff.