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Chicago Mayor Election

Aldermen O'Shea, Rodriguez not running for reelection

  • Sep 10

Alders request hearing on promotional campaign featuring Mayor Johnson

  • Sep 2

Community advocate Zoe Ma to run for mayor of Chicago

  • Sep 1

Chicago Mayor Johnson outlines plan to close $85M budget gap

  • Aug 25

Ex-county commissioner files complaint against Pappas over texts

  • Aug 18

Liam Stanton withdraws from Chicago mayoral race

  • Aug 10

Businessman Willie Wilson running for Chicago mayor

  • Aug 6

Giannoulias criticizes Johnson admin.; Chicago mayor race accelerates

  • Aug 4

Latest Videos

0:47

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launches reelection bid, touts record

  • 20 hours ago
2:43

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launches reelection bid, touts record

  • 20 hours ago
2:28

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reelection bid for second term

  • 1 day ago
0:31

Brandon Johnson says he will seek reelection for Chicago mayor

  • 1 day ago
0:57

Businessman Liam Stanton withdraws from Chicago mayoral race

  • Aug 10
0:14

Businessman Willie Wilson running for Chicago mayor for 4th time

  • Aug 6
2:27

Giannoulias criticizes Johnson admin.; Chicago mayor race accelerates

  • Aug 4
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Giannoulias criticizes Johnson admin.; Chicago mayor race accelerates

  • Aug 4

Latest Stories

Chicago mayoral contenders trade early jabs as 2027 race begins to take shape

One day after Alexi Giannoulias launched his campaign for mayor, Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the influence of wealthy donors in local politics, while candidate Susana Mendoza highlighted controversies from the secretary of state's past.

  • Aug 3

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launches Chicago mayoral bid

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias entered the race for Chicago mayor on Sunday, launching his campaign with a two-minute video and a rally in Bronzeville that immediately positioned him as a leading contender in a crowded field.

  • Aug 3

Social media influencers helping boost Mayor Johnson's online presence; some question transparency

Social media influencers are emerging as a potential force in the upcoming mayoral race, even as Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce whether he will seek reelection.

  • Jul 30

Chicago mayoral election hopefuls begin petition drive as Johnson delays reelection bid announcement

Chicago's 2027 mayoral race officially began Tuesday as candidates were allowed to start circulating nominating petitions, though some of the city's most prominent potential contenders have yet to formally enter the race.

  • Jul 28

Chicago mayor's race expands as former cardiologist Lisa Nee enters contest

The Chicago mayor's race grew to nine declared candidates Tuesday as Dr. Lisa Nee, a former cardiologist and whistleblower, announced she is running for mayor.

  • Jul 7