Vallas, Johnson blast each other in first Chicago mayoral runoff forum
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Judge blocks 'Chicago machine' expert from testifying in trial of 4 accused of Madigan bribes
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
US lawmakers dive deep into exact origins of Covid-19
It is the million-dollar question that remains a mystery three years later and Congress wants answers.
It is the million-dollar question that remains a mystery three years later and Congress wants answers.
Bid to block Illinois' new assault weapons ban now before federal appeals court
The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent reintroduced in Senate
After failing to advance in the U.S. House of Representatives last year, a bill has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States.
After failing to advance in the U.S. House of Representatives last year, a bill has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States.
Proposed Illinois law lets child social media influencers keep the money
Parents are worried about protecting their children from the dangers of social media. But now, two Illinois lawmakers want to protect children on social media from their parents.
Parents are worried about protecting their children from the dangers of social media. But now, two Illinois lawmakers want to protect children on social media from their parents.
UIC students plan to protest far-right speakers Thursday
University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.
University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.
UIC students plan to protest far-right speakers Thursday
University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.
University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.
Illinois Senate bill aims to standardize Chicago firefighter promotion process
An Illinois Senate bill could help Chicago firefighters get promotions more easily and frequently by standardizing the process.
An Illinois Senate bill could help Chicago firefighters get promotions more easily and frequently by standardizing the process.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson receive key endorsements ahead of Chicago mayoral runoff
Support for Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the final two Chicago mayoral candidates, is growing.
Support for Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the final two Chicago mayoral candidates, is growing.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson receive key endorsements ahead of Chicago mayoral runoff
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the two final candidates to become the next mayor of Chicago, landed key endorsements Wednesday.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the two final candidates to become the next mayor of Chicago, landed key endorsements Wednesday.
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.
Powell signals increased rate hikes if economy stays strong
The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy and persistently high inflation, Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel Tuesday.
The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy and persistently high inflation, Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel Tuesday.
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.