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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas ran a campaign laser-focused on public safety and support for the police as he advanced to a runoff

CHICAGO — The first time Michael B. Jordan visited Chicago on a promotional tour, the movie was “Fruitvale Station,” written and directed by Ryan Coogler.

Lightfoot fails to qualify for runoff in mayoral race, where crime in the third largest US city was a top concern.

Progressive Brandon Johnson will take on conservative Democratic candidate Paul Vallas

Central U.S. location and a deep labor pool help Chicago snare top honor from Site Selection magazine for 10th year in a row.

Battles with teachers and police unions cost the city's first Black female mayor a second term.

London, Paris, Seattle, Melbourne and Chicago have been highlighted in a list of the most scenic and beautiful cities to visit in the world in March, April and May

The Bears trade back twice inside the top four and still land arguably the best prospect in Mel Kiper's new mock draft.

Incumbent first in 40 years to lose fight for second term as record on crime capsizes campaign

CHICAGO — Sister Jean of Loyola University, who stands atop Chicago’s A-list of celebrity clergy, waited until she was 103 to write her memoir. Clearly, she didn’t take the advice packed into its title: “Wake Up With Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years,” out Feb. 28. Clearly,…

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat Tuesday night, ending her efforts for a second term and setting the stage for Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson to run against former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor.