Brandon Johnson on improving the communities' relations with police
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Brandon Johnson talked about the need to add more detectives to CPD's ranks and the importance of recruiting officers who are passionate to serve their communities.

Chicago mayoral candidates Johnson, Vallas face off in FOX 32 Forum

The two remaining candidates in the race for Chicago mayor squared off Wednesday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago.

Chicago mayoral candidates talk key issues at Fox 32 forum tonight
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Fox 32's Mayoral Forum kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. Candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas will discuss key issues like public safety, crime, schools and much more. The format showcase less of a debate and more of a conversation to get to know the the two men running for the city's top office.

Chicago mayoral candidates go head-to-head in latest forum

With the mayoral runoff exactly two weeks from Tuesday, both candidates are growing frustrated with each other's talking points — moving now to attack each other on who is more qualified for the city's top job.

Chicago mayoral candidates go head-to-head in latest forum
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With the mayoral runoff exactly two weeks from Tuesday, both candidates are growing frustrated with each other's talking points ? moving now to attack each other on who is more qualified for the city's top job.

ComEd was pressured to hire politically connected law firm as it fought for key Illinois bill: testimony

ComEd’s former general counsel explained to jurors the pressure he felt in 2011, and again in 2016, to sign and renew the contract for the Reyes Kurson law firm. He said it largely came from lobbyist Michael McClain, who often seemed to be doing the bidding of then-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

California bill could lead to a ban on Skittles and other popular candies

A first-of-its-kind bill in California could lead to the ban of popular candies like Skittles, Nerds, and Hot Tamales due to certain additives considered dangerous and toxic.  

Trump indictment: New York braces for protests
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Law enforcement has been ramping up security across multiple high-profile areas in DC and New York City after former President Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest the charges.

More Chicago mayoral endorsements come in for Vallas, Johnson

The Chicago mayoral runoff election is fast approaching and endorsements are steadily coming in for the candidates.

Durbin, Duckworth send 2 names to Biden for new U.S. attorney

To fill the vacant U.S. Attorney spot in Chicago — a position so far held only by white males — Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Monday sent President Joe Biden the names of two former federal prosecutors.

Illinois lawmakers push to pass 'Workers Without Fear Act'

There was a renewed push on Monday to get Illinois legislators to pass protections for workers to stop employers from retaliating against people who speak out.

Trump will surrender if indicted, his lawyer says
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Police and city officials in New York are preparing for a possible indictment of former President Trump, which could come as early as Tuesday.