Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on winning election, fighting crime
Chicago's newly elected mayor Brandon Johnson inherits a city that has been grappling with high levels of crime for many years, particularly violent crime.
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Brandon Johnson on winning Chicago mayor race
In a heated race, democrat Brandon Johnson was elected the mayor of Chicago, defeating Paul Vallas. Johnson will succeed current Mayor Lori Lightfoot, marking the first time in 40 years in Chicago that a sitting mayor has lost reelection. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the win and how he plans on tackling crime.
Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor's race
Progressive Democrat Brandon Johnson won a close runoff election to succeed Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. John Byrne, a senior political reporter for the Chicago Tribune, talks with CBS News about Johnson's win.
Chicago firefighter killed battling high-rise blaze; others injured
The deceased firefighter was identified as 55-year-old Lieutenant Jan Tchoryk, who joined the fire department in 1997.
Brandon Johnson wins closely contested Chicago mayor's race
Johnson will succeed Lori Lightfoot, who became the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose her reelection bid.
Voters choose Chicago mayor in runoff Tuesday
Voters in Chicago went to the polls on Tuesday in the closely watched mayoral race between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson. Jackie Kostek of CBS Chicago reports on the latest from the race.
Voters go to the polls in Chicago mayor's race that highlights Democrats' divide
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will be on the ballot on Tuesday in Chicago.
Chicago mayoral candidates spar in debate
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the candidates in Chicago's mayoral race, squared off in their final debate Tuesday night. CBS News Chicago political investigative reporter Dana Kozlov joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the issues driving voters to the polls.
DNA tests identify murder victim found inside crate in 1980 as Chicago man
An autopsy showed the man had been shot several times and his body had been in the water for about two weeks, the coroner's office said.
2023 Lollapalooza headliners include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar
The four-day event takes place in Chicago in early August.
Mom surprised by 3 sons on birthday
A mom named LaDonna Lively received three huge gifts for her 60th birthday — her three sons. They flew in from California, Texas and Chicago to surprise her during her birthday weekend in Nashville, and she was shocked each time one showed up.
Buffalo Wild Wings sued over boneless wings: "false and deceptive marketing"
"It's true. Our boneless wings are all white meat chicken," the brand wrote in a tweet.
Your Bank Has Failed | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2009, Scott Pelley was granted access to the FDIC's takeover of Heritage Community Bank in a Chicago suburb.
Chicago firefighter rushes to house fire that leaves wife, 3 kids dead
Firefighter Walter Stewart gave his own wife CPR after she was pulled from their residence, where a fatal house fire broke out last week.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid; Tom Brady in talks with Netflix for comedy project
Teen charged in shooting that left 3 dead at home outside Chicago
A 17-year-old is charged with nine counts of first-degree murder and other alleged crimes tied to the suspected home invasion.
Chicago mayor ousted
Democrats Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in an April runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term.
Chicago's Lightfoot loses reelection bid
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot failed last night in her bid for reelection. Political investigative reporter Dana Kozlov joins to discuss why Lightfoot was unable to advance to the Democratic primary runoff.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot loses reelection bid
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid, leaving the top two finishers, Democrats Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, to face a runoff in April. Chicago Magazine contributing editor Ted McClellan joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss why Lightfoot lost.
Chicago mayor loses reelection bid
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost in her attempt to secure a second term, failing to finish in the top two spots in Tuesday’s election. The candidates who did will square off in an April runoff. Millions of Americans will lose emergency food relief Wednesday as pandemic-era emergency SNAP benefits are slashed. And Nissan is recalling more than 800,00 SUVs because their key fobs could cause their ignitions to shut off while they’re still in drive.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid
Two challengers advanced to an April runoff. Lightfoot, in her first term, was the first Black woman and first openly gay person to lead the city.
Chicago voters go to polls in mayor's race
Voters in Chicago are going to the polls in the mayor's race, with incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot facing eight rivals. If no candidate receives 50% of the vote, the top two contenders will go to a runoff in April. CBS Chicago's Mugo Odigwe reports.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fighting for political life with 8 rivals in race
With none of the nine candidates likely to receive over 50% of the vote, the race is expected to move to an April runoff between the top two vote-getters.
Chicago mayor faces multiple challengers
Voters in Chicago head to the polls Tuesday in the city's mayoral election, with multiple challengers taking on the Democratic incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot. CBS Chicago political investigative reporter Dana Kozlov joins Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano with a look at the race.
Black History Month traces its origins to a Chicago YMCA
Its origins trace back to a building on Chicago's South Side, where a critical meeting was held over a century ago by a man considered the father of Black history.
Alleged D.C. pipe bomber appearing in court to contest continued detention
Brian Cole was arrested and charged earlier this month for allegedly planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic Party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021.
No sign of "broader terrorist cell" behind Bondi Beach attack, police say
Australian police say there's no evidence the Sydney father and son suspects in the attack on a Jewish holiday event got training or instruction in the Philippines.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Search for MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean 12 years after plane vanished
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
"Bomb cyclone" winter storm bringing more snow and fierce winds
A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and fierce wind gusts.
Missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos' father speaks out amid search
Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen on the morning of Christmas Eve hear her home in San Antonio, officials said.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Cable car accident leaves 4 hurt, 100 stranded on mountain for hours
Four people were injured and around 100 stranded visitors had to be rescued by helicopter after a cable car accident in northern Italy, officials said.