Latino vote could be determining factor in Chicago mayoral election
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Sylvia Puente, president and CEO of the Latino Policy Forum, weighs in on how she expects Chicago Latinos to vote come next Tuesday.

Brandon Johnson promises he won’t cut 'one penny' from CPD

Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson said Monday he won’t cut “one penny” from the Chicago Police Department’s $1.94 billion budget, reversing previous plans to reduce police spending by $150 million.

Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Vallas ahead of Johnson

A new poll just released is painting a clearer picture of which Chicago mayoral candidate may come out on top next week.

Chicago labor leaders endorse Paul Vallas for mayor
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Leaders from 23 labor unions that have endorsed Paul Vallas for mayor spoke out for him on Monday, including several who said the tax increases proposed by Johnson are not what Chicago?s battered economy needs right now.

Johnson wants to eliminate 'two-tiered system' among Chicago's public schools
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Candidate for mayor Brandon Johnson said on Monday he would work to give every Chicago public school the same resources as the system's most selective schools.

ComEd CEO 'wanted to make sure that we did everything possible' to earn Madigan's favor, witness testifies

The government’s star witness took the stand at the ComEd bribery trial on Monday as prosecutors presented FBI recordings and internal ComEd documents showing the money went to people who allegedly did no work for the utility company.

20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.

Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson debate education funding, priorities
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Education took center stage during a 'Q and A" at University of Illinois-Chicago on Saturday with Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas fielding questions while relying on their backgrounds and their expertise. Scott Schneider reports.

McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion

The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.

Chicago mayoral candidate appears to change position on police staffing
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Brandon Johnson's position on funding police and hiring new officers continues to change. After declining to commit to filling police department vacancies, Johnson now says he will.

Arne Duncan backs Paul Vallas in April 4 mayoral runoff election

Much of Duncan’s strategy coincides with Johnson’s $1 billion plan to deliver Chicago from violent crime by “investing in people.” But Duncan chose Vallas, citing his ongoing relationship with the Fraternal Order of Police.