Crime, CPS take center stage at FOX 32 Mayoral Forum
The mayor's record was called into question at least half a dozen times. At one point, she went after the moderators on the issue of public schools.
2023 Chicago Mayoral Candidate Forum
Fox 32, The Lincoln Forum, and the Chicago Bar Association host a mayoral forum live from the Union League Club with all nine candidates. Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery, Scott Schneider and Anita Blanton host the one-hour event.
Lightfoot dismisses the idea of underperforming Chicago Public Schools
Mayor Lori Lightfoot clashes with FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery over the current state of Chicago Public Schools.
Lori Lightfoot, Brandon Johnson clash over defunding police
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and challenger Brandon Johnson go back-and-forth over their plans to cut down carjackings in the city.
Chicago expands mental health network to all neighborhoods
Chicago's Trauma Informed Centers of Care, or TICC for short, will provide community-based mental health services — regardless of health insurance, immigration status or ability to pay.
Chicago mayoral election: Fox 32 hosts forum with all 9 candidates Thursday night
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
Chicago mayoral candidates face off in FOX 32 Forum
The nine candidates for Chicago's mayoral election will square off Thursday night in a forum hosted by FOX 32 Chicago and The Lincoln Forum.
Dakotah Earley sues city of Chicago over police pursuit policies after violent Lincoln Park shooting
Dakotah Earley nearly died and lost part of his leg after a shooting in Lincoln Park that lawyers say could have been prevented by the city of Chicago if it weren't for police pursuit policies in place.
Endorsements come in for Chicago mayoral candidates as pressure mounts
A trio of Chicago mayor candidates received new endorsements Thursday as the election gets closer and the race intensifies.
Report says Supt. David Brown likely to leave Chicago Police Department, Lightfoot disputes
Aides to embattled Chicago Police Supt. David Brown have begun preparing a "legacy document" of his accomplishments and goals, apparently laying the groundwork for his exit, a source told the Sun-Times.
Chicago mayoral election: Candidates blast Lightfoot's record on public safety
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed illegal guns and said she's working on it.
Chicago mayoral candidates blast Lightfoot's public safety record
Chicago Ald. Sophia King and other challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted her record on public safety Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Sun-Times and public radio.
Chicago alderwoman fires back after Archbishop pens letter saying proposed city ordinance was rushed
Archbishop of Chicago Blase Cupich has written Mayor Lori Lightfoot and City Council members calling an ordinance rushed.
Chicago mayoral candidate Chuy Garcia proposes grants to residents facing high property tax bills
Congressman Chuy Garcia proposed providing hundreds of dollars in one-time grants to Chicagoans facing big increases in property tax bills.
Archbishop of Chicago voices concern over new ordinance
Archbishop of Chicago Blase Cupich has written Mayor Lori Lightfoot with concerns over rushing an ordinance that he says would hamper Catholic Charities' services in the community.
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.'"
Chicago mayoral election: Garcia blasts Vallas day after poll shows him lose frontrunner status
For a second straight day, Congressman Chuy Garcia blasted a candidate who recently replaced him as a frontrunner in the race for Chicago mayor.
Garcia attacks Vallas for second straight day after losing frontrunner status in latest poll
For a second straight day, Congressman Chuy Garcia blasted a candidate who recently replaced him as a frontrunner in the race for Chicago mayor.
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.
New poll shows Chuy Garcia fading in race for Chicago mayor
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.