Congressman Chuy Garcia could launch campaign for mayor next week
Sources told FOX 32 Chicago Monday night that Congressman Chuy Garcia, 66, may launch a campaign for mayor immediately after next week’s midterm elections, perhaps on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Brandon Johnson joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
Accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of “breaking every single promise she made” to progressive voters, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Thursday will join the crowded field of candidates seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.
Civic Federation demands more transparency in Chicago Police Department spending
Civic Federation President Laurence Msall said it is “very difficult to track how much is going into policing,” how much is tied to complying with a federal consent decree and where exactly the nearly $100 million increase in the Chicago Police Department’s $1.87 billion budget is going.
'I don’t break promises': Brandon Johnson joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
Accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of "breaking every single promise she made" to progressive voters, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson on Thursday will join the crowded field of candidates seeking to deny Lightfoot a second term.
Mayoral election fight spills into Chicago City Council meeting
“I reached out to your chief of staff. I reached out to you,” she said, adding that those calls were not returned. “And quite frankly, if you would spend more time attacking problems instead of people, we’d be much better off.”
Mayoral election fight spills into Chicago City Council meeting
Mayoral politics spilled over onto the City Council floor Wednesday after members resoundingly rejected incumbent Lori Lightfoot’s attempts to appoint retiring Ald. James Cappleman (46th) as Education Committee chair, replacing former Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th).
Lori Lightfoot proposes annual pay raise for Chicago’s mayor capped at 5%
Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gotten a pay raise since 2006. Mayors Richard M. Daley, Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot have all been paid $216,210 a year. Not for long, if Lightfoot gets her way.
Local leaders break ground on Forest Hill Flyover project
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was among a dozen political leaders who broke ground Tuesday on a major new transportation project, which promises to untangle rail lines and speed up a lot of road traffic.
Retiring Ald. Tunney warms to joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago 2023 Budget Hearings continue
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and Department of Transportation taking the hot seat.
Chicago mayoral candidate and alderwoman lays out plan to combat crime
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Latest fundraising has Paul Vallas eager for campaign fight in Chicago mayoral race
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
Lightfoot campaign raises $1 million in 3 months — and more than half of it is spent
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Lightfoot, lawmakers and activists gather to discuss how to get guns off Chicago's streets
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
Chicago gun violence roundtable: Local leaders discuss getting guns off streets
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
New mural unveiled at West Side career center for people with disabilities
A West Side community center is showing off a new look to go with an important mission: helping those with disabilities get jobs.
Lightfoot proposal may end natural gas hookups for new Chicago homes
New home and businesses in Chicago may find it hard and nearly impossible to get natural gas hookups under a new proposal.
Lightfoot asks Chicago community to donate winter clothing to migrants from Texas
The city is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
New mural unveiled at West Side career center
A West Side community center is showing off a new look to go with an important mission: helping those with disabilities get jobs.
Lightfoot proposal may end natural gas hookups for new homes
New home and businesses in Chicago may find it hard and nearly impossible to get natural gas hookups under a new proposal.