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Will Retired Cops Return To CPD? Would More Detectives Curb Crime? Vallas, Johnson Spar Over Public Safety Platforms

During a Tuesday debate, the mayoral candidates attacked signature parts of the other's plans to combat crime, improve education and fund city services.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
Quinn Myers

Chicago Runoff Election 2023: Everything You Need To Know About Voting On (Or Before) April 4

Citywide
Kelly Bauer

How Could A Vallas-Johnson Runoff End? Did Your Ward Show Up To Vote? 7 Maps, Charts To Help You Understand The Election

Citywide
Kelly Bauer

Who Are Chicago’s Alderpeople Endorsing For Mayor?

Citywide
Block Club Chicago Staff

Here’s How Early Voting In Chicago’s April 4, 2023, Election Works — And Where To Do It

Citywide
Kelly Bauer

Here Are The Final Results From The Feb. 28 Election

Citywide
Kelly Bauer

MAP: Here’s How Your Neighborhood Voted In the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election

Citywide
Kelly Bauer

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Live Mayoral Candidate Interviews

Tune in to our live interview series with the candidates vying for Chicago’s top job: mayor. Our interviews are hosted by Tribune contributing columnist and ABC7 political analyst Laura Washington. Click here to learn more.

Recent Interview:

Brandon Johnson

March 15: Read • Watch • Listen

County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is a Chicago Teachers Union organizer and middle school teacher who has pushed for more investment into health care, restorative justice and job creation.

First interview: Read • Watch • Listen

Recent interview:

Paul Vallas

Coming March 27. RSVP here.

A former CPS CEO, Paul Vallas has spent most of his career working in education, although he has centered public safety and crime reduction in his current mayoral campaign.

First interview: Read • Watch • Listen

Latest News

Sen. Dick Durbin Backs Paul Vallas In Mayoral Runoff As Race Enters Final Week

Quinn Myers
9:38 AM CDT

5th Ward Candidates Want To Unify Ward, Provide More Resources For Youth To Keep Them Safe

Kayleigh Padar
9:37 AM CDT

Ald. Timmy Knudsen, Brian Comer Spar Over Policing, Development In 43rd Ward Debate

Jake Wittich
8:00 AM CDT

Paul Vallas O Brandon Johnson Serán Los Próximos Alcaldes De Chicago. ¿Cuál Es Su Postura Sobre Ciertos Temas?

Quinn Myers

Ruth Cruz, Jessica Gutiérrez In Head-To-Head Bid To Represent Retiring Ald. Ariel Reboyras In 30th Ward

Alex V. Hernandez
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Leen Yassine

48th Ward Candidates Talk Public Safety, Housing And Favorite Restaurants At Edgewater Forum

Joe Ward

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