Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson shares outlook after advancing to April runoff
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After a historic election Tuesday night, Brandon Johnson will join Paul Vallas in an April 4th runoff for Chicago mayor. Johnson joined Good Day Chicago and said he is humbled and looks forward to competing for change in the city.

Analysis: How Lightfoot went from political rock star to rock bottom

Four years ago, she was a darling among national Democrats. The first openly gay Black woman to serve as mayor of Chicago and only the second woman to do so in the city’s history.

City Council poised for big changes with multiple races up for grabs

Tuesday’s election promised significant change for Chicago’s City Council, and not just because 16 members who were around four years ago resigned over the last year or opted to not run again.

Chicago voters give Lori Lightfoot the boot after years of surging crime

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has lost her bid for re-election as the race heads to runoff without her after no candidate reached the required 50% vote threshold to be elected.

'I'll see you at the finish line': Paul Vallas makes Chicago mayoral runoff election
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Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.

Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson to clash in Chicago mayoral runoff; Lightfoot ousted

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.

Sophia King concedes in Chicago mayoral race
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Sophia King was surrounded by family and friends Tuesday night when she conceded in the Chicago mayoral race.

Chicago municipal elections see sluggish turnout

Esteban Rodriguez, a 65-year-old Army veteran, lives in a shelter for veterans. He’s one of a few there who have the ability to vote — many don’t have an up-to-date state ID.

Chicago high school students serve as election judges across the city

Hundreds of high school students not only marched to the polls Tuesday but stepped up to ensure that every Chicagoan got a chance to cast their vote.

Chicago high school students serve as election judges across the city
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Hundreds of high school students not only marched to the polls Tuesday but stepped up to ensure that every Chicagoan got a chance to cast their vote.