Vallas, Johnson answer questions separately in latest mayoral forum
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
The runoff is two weeks from Tuesday. Early voting starts this coming Monday.
The ward has an odd shape after being redrawn – crawling northwest up Grand Avenue from West Town to Montclare.
The García endorsement could mean a boost from García's supporters and the Latinx community.
The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
At various points, each candidate also accused the other of being in some way to blame for ruining schools.
The debate will take place on Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 PM at the CBS Chicago Broadcast Center and Morningstar Auditorium.
Vallas and Johnson each have big ideas on how to make the city better and safer – but that means money.
The measure is designed to eliminate hazards for bicyclists who are often forced to ride in traffic when bike lanes are blocked.
Six incumbent members of the City Council are among those facing runoff elections after failing to win a majority of the vote on Feb. 28.
Chicago transit police have largely responded to smoking violations by issuing municipal citations. Out of the roughly 4,400 citations issued in 2021, about 200 were paid.
Crime is arguably – and some would even say indisputably – the number one issue in the mayoral runoff.
Henyard has frequently clashed with village trustees, who have accused her of financial mismanagement.
Aldermen expressed frustration and disappointment that school board members didn't show up to discuss the mayor's shakeup of the school board.
CTU political action committees have contributed more than $1 million to candidate campaign coffers so far in the city's first-ever school board election.
Trump also degraded the press, and doubled down on false claims of a stolen 2020 election.
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Argentine Director of Emergency Medical Services, Alberto Crescenti, confirmed to CBS News. He was 31 years old.
The YWCA in Evanston reopened on Thursday, a week after it was forced to shut down over two cases of Legionnaires' disease connected to the building. The first swim practice started at 6 a.m.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
It's time for Money Talks and we are breaking down a credit tool you can use for large expenses.
Embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has announced she will run for reelection next year. She announced her reelection bid on social media.
After an historic losing season, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly might be looking to sell the team.
Dolton has frequently clashed with village trustees, who have accused her of financial mismanagement. The FBI is also conducting an investigation at Dolton Village Hall.
A suburban congressman called the messages "hateful" and "antisemitic." It was unclear exactly how the messages got onto the billboard.
Police said the offenders knocked her to the ground, robbed her, and ran away. She suffered minor injuries.
Aldermen expressed frustration and disappointment that school board members didn't show up to discuss the mayor's shakeup of the school board.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Chiropractor who promoted stem cell benefits for relieving arthritis pain is disciplined after six-year investigation by state
The Westchester County, New York school, Shrub Oak, has been investigated for reports of abuse and neglect. Yet, CPS continues sending kids there.
After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson's case for nearly a year.
After an historic losing season, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly might be looking to sell the team.
Kmet stepped in for injured long snapper Scott Daly against the Jaguars, and executed successful snaps on all five of the Bears' extra points.
Nick Foligno scored Chicago's only goal, and Petr Mrazek stopped 23 shots in goal.
It's a huge milestone for Ball, who has suffered several setbacks in his journey to get back to this point.
After missing the postseason in back-to-back years for the first time in franchise history, the Wolves are on a mission to get back.
Police said Lenell Jenkins, 22, was in the parking lot of the Camaco manufacturing building on Ameriplex Drive, when a colleague shot him after an argument.
The victims in this case are from the area in suburban North Chicago and Waukegan, police said.
Zayden Garrett was shot in the back last week when a bullet came through the window of his grandmother's home while his family was preparing for a night of pizza and movies.
Victims said they think the burglars waited until no one was home to make their move.
Police said bullets went through the glass of the restaurant, hitting a 27-year-old woman.