Chicago Mayoral Election: Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson spar over policing, education during debate

Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas grilled on past comments on policing and future plans for CPD at Tuesday’s Chicago mayoral debate

Johnson was asked about past "defund" comments, while Vallas sought again to assert his Democratic Party affiliation.

Listen: Chicago Mayoral Debate between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas

The two remaining candidates running to be the next occupant of the fifth floor office at City Hall met Tuesday night in WGN’s “Your Local Election Headquarters: Chicago Mayoral Debate” presented by AARP Chicago. The debate, moderated by WGN News anchors Lourdes Duarte and Tahman Bradley, was held WGN-TV’s studios two weeks before the runoff election and […]

Chicago Mayoral Election: Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson spar over policing, education during debate

As the Vallas-Johnson race for Chicago mayor continues, Bobby Rush threw his support behind Vallas Tuesday, while Johnson was endorsed by pastors.

Where Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas stand on 5 education issues

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson differ vastly in how they would approach public schools. They will face each other in the April 4 runoff. Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Service via Getty Images Chicago voters are facing a choice between two mayoral candidates with vastly different backgrounds and views on education. Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas h…

In the Runoff, We Endorse Paul Vallas for Chicago Mayor

Vallas vs. Johnson: An Updated Endorsement Guide to the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election

Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson continue to vie for endorsements from political leaders across the city and the country with the...