Two key topics in the CBS 2 mayoral debate
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov has a dive into what Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson said about public safety, and about people Getting Hosed by water bills.
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CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov has a dive into what Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson said about public safety, and about people Getting Hosed by water bills.
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas covered a lot of ground in a lively debate Tuesday night, and tried to set themselves apart. Now is the time to do so – considering the election is next week. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
CBS 2 Chicago along with our partners, the Business Leadership Council, Chicago Urban League, National Association For Black Journalists Chicago, and WVON hosted the mayoral debate.
We are one week away from Chicago voters deciding on the city's next mayor, and tonight CBS 2 and our partners will host a debate between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas to help voters make their choice.
Monday afternoon, both candidates will be on hand for a forum in Pilsen focused on the environment and questions residents have about pollution in their neighborhoods.
With 10 days until the runoff election for Chicago's mayor, both candidates are keeping busy this weekend.
As of Wednesday night, almost 44,000 ballots had already been cast, compared to 28,000 at the same point in 2019.
Crime is arguably – and some would even say indisputably – the number one issue in the mayoral runoff. Thus, it was no surprise that more than 1,000 people may have attended the public safety debate on Tuesday. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Former Congressman Luis Guitierrez staged a news conference raising concerns about potential problems at polling places.
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
Polls over the past few weeks show various candidates leading the race, and different candidates surging.
On Saturday those running for mayor highlighted how Chicago can move forward when it comes to police accountability.
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Candidates for mayor gathered at two forums Sunday, to make their case for the job.
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A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.
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The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
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The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
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The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
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Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
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The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
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One restaurant manager said the strip mall stores keep their cash securely locked up, so the burglars didn't get much.
