Vallas says he'll repurpose donated money from former Chicago cop involved in Laquan McDonald case

On Monday, a relative of Laquan McDonald called on Paul Vallas to drop out of the race for mayor after taking a campaign contribution from a Chicago police officer who the family sued.

Vallas says he'll repurpose donated money from former Chicago cop involved in Laquan McDonald case
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Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is under fire for accepting campaign funds from a former Chicago cop that was tied to two lawsuits against the city regarding the death of Laquan McDonald.

Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson looks to cut police budget by $150M
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Brandon Johnson once sponsored a Cook County Board resolution to reduce police funding. On Monday, the candidate for mayor said he would cut the Chicago police budget by at least $150 million.

Billionaire Koch network to oppose Trump in 2024

The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.

Most Democrats don’t want Biden to seek a second term in 2024, poll finds

Many poll respondents suggest President Joe Biden’s age is a liability, with some focusing on his coughing, gaffes, and the possibility that the world's most stressful job would be better for someone younger.

New poll shows 22% of Chicago voters undecided in mayor's race, with 16% Lightfoot, 14% Wilson

"It is a good poll for Willie and Lori and a couple other candidates," said Benjamin Bobo of 1983 Labs. "But I would be cautious about drawing too much from saying, you know, 'This is saying who's gonna be in the runoff.'"

New poll shows 22% of Chicago voters undecided in mayor's race, with 16% Lightfoot, 14% Wilson
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"It is a good poll for Willie and Lori and a couple other candidates," said Benjamin Bobo of 1983 Labs. "But I would be cautious about drawing too much from saying, you know, 'This is saying who's gonna be in the runoff.'" Political Editor Mike Flannery reports.

Laurence Msall, leader of Illinois tax watchdog group, dies

Laurence Msall, the longtime president of a nonpartisan Illinois tax and budget watchdog group and a former aide to two governors, died following complications from surgery. He was 61.

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas receives Chicago Tribune endorsement
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As the race for Chicago mayor heats up, contender Paul Vallas secures an endorsement from the Chicago Tribune, as well as, from Alderman Tom Tunney.

Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Garcia lose frontrunner status, 2 other candidates in statistical tie

EXCLUSIVE: A new voter opinion survey reported exclusively by FOX 32 Chicago News finds Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Paul Vallas in a statistical tie, with Congressman Chuy Garcia falling from his previous frontrunner status to third place.

Chicago mayoral elections: New poll shows shakeup in front-runners
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The survey was overseen by Collin Corbett, a Republican political consultant based in suburban Inverness. Corbett has no ties to any of the nine candidates competing in the first round of voting.

New poll shows Chuy Garcia fading in race for Chicago mayor
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A new voter opinion survey reported exclusively by FOX 32 Chicago News finds Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Paul Vallas in a statistical tie, with Congressman Chuy Garcia falling from his previous front runner status to third place.