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.
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.
Flannery Fired Up: March 24, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Chicago mayoral candidate changes position on police staffing
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.
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.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson appears to change position on police staffing
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.
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.
House Democrat leader calls out 'MAGA Republicans' for parents' rights bill
Republicans want parents to have a bigger say in their kid's education and they think their bill could get it done.
Republicans want parents to have a bigger say in their kid's education and they think their bill could get it done.
Chicago mayoral runoff grows tighter ahead of Election Day
While Johnson?s hoping to build Black voter turnout, Alderman Roberto Maldonado is working to build Hispanic turnout for Paul Vallas.
While Johnson?s hoping to build Black voter turnout, Alderman Roberto Maldonado is working to build Hispanic turnout for Paul Vallas.
Bernie Sanders to hold pre-election rally for Brandon Johnson
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline a preelection rally at the UIC Forum on Thursday to help mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson energize his base and boost turnout among young people.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline a preelection rally at the UIC Forum on Thursday to help mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson energize his base and boost turnout among young people.
New Illinois bill would require AC in all state-funded affordable housing
The Illinois Senate has passed a measure to make sure people stay cool in the summer.
The Illinois Senate has passed a measure to make sure people stay cool in the summer.
New Illinois measure would allow Secretary of State to deny funding to libraries that ban books
Last year, there were 67 attempts to ban books in Illinois.
Last year, there were 67 attempts to ban books in Illinois.
TikTok CEO grilled on Capitol Hill
TikTok's CEO was in the hot seat for hours, in what was a testy congressional hearing about the app's perceived risks.
TikTok's CEO was in the hot seat for hours, in what was a testy congressional hearing about the app's perceived risks.
'The speaker gets to do what he wants to do,' Michael Madigan is heard saying on secret recording
A close, longtime staffer for former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan took the stand in the ComEd bribery trial Thursday, testifying under immunity about secretly recorded 2018 discussions about House leadership in which a longtime Madigan confidant participated.
A close, longtime staffer for former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan took the stand in the ComEd bribery trial Thursday, testifying under immunity about secretly recorded 2018 discussions about House leadership in which a longtime Madigan confidant participated.
New Chicago mayoral poll sheds light on narrow race
FOX 32's Scott Schneider shares some of his takeaways from last night's Chicago mayoral forum as new poll numbers reveal a close race between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson heading into April.
FOX 32's Scott Schneider shares some of his takeaways from last night's Chicago mayoral forum as new poll numbers reveal a close race between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson heading into April.
Chicago mayoral election: New poll sheds light on close race between Vallas, Johnson
A new poll has shed light on the close race for Chicago's next mayor as the final two candidates prepare for the runoff election in two weeks.
A new poll has shed light on the close race for Chicago's next mayor as the final two candidates prepare for the runoff election in two weeks.
Defense tries to flip the script in ComEd bribery trial
The four are accused of trying to bribe Madigan when he was Illinois’ powerful House speaker by arranging for jobs, contracts and money for Madigan’s allies in a bid to benefit ComEd.
The four are accused of trying to bribe Madigan when he was Illinois’ powerful House speaker by arranging for jobs, contracts and money for Madigan’s allies in a bid to benefit ComEd.
FOX 32 Presents: The Chicago Mayoral Forum with Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson
Fox 32 News hosts a mayoral forum live with Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the top two vote-getters in the race for mayor of Chicago. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.
Fox 32 News hosts a mayoral forum live with Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the top two vote-getters in the race for mayor of Chicago. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.
First 100 days as mayor: Vallas, Johnson discuss their immediate goals
Chicago residents will be demanding a lot out of the next mayor.
Chicago residents will be demanding a lot out of the next mayor.
Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas spar over property taxes, speed cameras
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the top two vote-getters in the race for mayor of Chicago, share their plans for funding the city and how they would handle various taxes if they were elected.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the top two vote-getters in the race for mayor of Chicago, share their plans for funding the city and how they would handle various taxes if they were elected.
Brandon Johnson slams Paul Vallas for failing 'over and over again'
"We all know someone like Paul, who has failed over and over again and continues to be allowed to fail up. Because you make the loudest noise and you roll your eyes at everybody else, doesn't mean you know what's best," Brandon Johnson said to his opponent.
"We all know someone like Paul, who has failed over and over again and continues to be allowed to fail up. Because you make the loudest noise and you roll your eyes at everybody else, doesn't mean you know what's best," Brandon Johnson said to his opponent.
Vallas: Kim Foxx has not been aggressive at keeping dangerous criminals off the streets
Paul Vallas says Cook County needs to crack down on dangerous criminals.
Paul Vallas says Cook County needs to crack down on dangerous criminals.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas discusses the exodus of police officers
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas discusses the issues facing CPD and how the city can slow the exodus of police officers.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas discusses the issues facing CPD and how the city can slow the exodus of police officers.