The biggest takeaways from Chicago’s first mayoral runoff debate
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson clarified their policies and took digs at their opponent at the NBC5 and Telemundo Chicago forum.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson clarified their policies and took digs at their opponent at the NBC5 and Telemundo Chicago forum.
University President Gloria Gibson said board members tried to fire her after one of them sought favorable treatment for his wife.
More than a dozen races for Chicago City Council could be headed to a runoff, leaving the makeup of the council up for grabs.
Reset analyzes the results of Chicago’s municipal election — from a historic mayor’s race to aldermanic races to police district councils.
More than a dozen lawmakers are leaving, wards have been redrawn and political newcomers could win big. Could there be a new era at City Hall?
If Gov. JB Pritzker signs the bill, Illinois will join Nevada and Maine, the only two other U.S. states with similar paid time off policies.
In her ruling Friday, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall said the ban was “constitutionally sound.”
Former Sgt. Ronald Watts pleaded guilty to corruption. Judges have thrown out 226 convictions tied to him. Now he’s lashing back at prosecutors.
Advocates and some City Council members say voting reform could improve elections in the city.
After once-a-decade redistricting, roughly 20% of Chicagoans live in a different ward, according to a WBEZ analysis. Hang on to this interactive ward map for future reference.