Craig Wall
ABC 7 Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
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Congressman Danny Davis endorses Brandon Johnson in Chicago mayoral race
After campaigning hundreds of miles apart on Sunday, one of the candidates for Chicago mayor picked up an endorsement from a congressman. → Read More
Candidates for Chicago mayor hope to win votes as race comes down to the wire
The Sunday before Election Day is one when the notion of the separation of church and state gets left at the altar. → Read More
Chicago mayoral election: Latino communities push to get out the vote as turnout lags
With four days until the Chicago mayoral election, leaders in the city's Latino community are coming together for a coordinated effort to get out the vote. → Read More
Chicago mayor race: Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia picks up endorsement from former Gov. Pat Quinn
Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia snagged a big name endorsement in former Governor Pat Quinn. → Read More
Chicago Mayoral Election 2023: How much could race impact candidates' chances?
Data from the census done every 10 years shows how Chicago's population has shifted. → Read More
Willie Wilson defends cash giveaways as fellow mayoral candidates raise ethical concerns
Willie Wilson is defending his cash giveaways as rivals in the Chicago mayor election are raising concerns about possible ethical violations. → Read More
Illinois lawmakers move ahead with plan to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines
Just 5 months after the tragic shooting at the Highland Park 4th of July Parade that killed 7 and wounded dozens more, Democrats are pushing a state-wide ban on assault weapons, like the AR-15 used in that attack. → Read More
Illinois Supreme Court candidates 2022 battle for 2 open seats in November election
A victory by just one of the Republicans would give the party a four-three majority on the court and with the justices serving 10-year terms, the stakes in the abortion fight make these races more important than ever. → Read More
Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes LaSalle Street changes, including affordable housing
As workers return to the office, Chicago is trying to figure out the future of LaSalle Street. → Read More
Some Texas migrants housed in suburban hotels; Burr Ridge mayor says he wasn't warned
Some of the migrants who were bused to Chicago from Texas have now been sent to stay at hotels in the suburbs. → Read More
CPD Supt. David Brown faces additional criticism over firing of Robert Boik
Police Superintendent David Brown is facing additional criticism over the firing of the director of the office that is responsible for implementing court ordered reforms. → Read More
IL congressional candidate Jonathan Jackson responds to criticism about last-minute campaign support
The son of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. responds to criticism about more than a million dollars in last-minute support allegedly paid by dark money groups tied to cryptocurrency billionaires. → Read More
Gov. JB Pritzker signs 2 new bills, protecting sexual assault survivors
"I blamed myself every single day. I thought it was my fault. I thought I did not deserve to call it rape," one victim said. → Read More
Early voting expands to 50 Chicago ward sites, but turnout remains low
Early voting expanded citywide on Monday, with polling places opening in all 50 wards. But voter turnout remains low - something the Board of Elections hopes improves in the next two weeks. → Read More
Chicago mayor election: Lori Lightfoot announces reelection bid
"I don't look or sound like any other mayor we've ever had before, and I've had to fight to get a seat at the table. And, like so many in our city, I've had to fight to have my voice heard," Lightfoot said. "That's why I'll never back down from fighting every day to turn your voice into action." → Read More
Paul Vallas, former CPS CEO, announces run for Chicago mayor
Another familiar name is jumping into the race for Chicago mayor. → Read More
Chicago City Council overwhelmingly OKs compromise ward map
The Chicago City Council has overwhelmingly approved a compromise ward map. → Read More
Race for IL governor: Pair of TV ads take aim at Darren Bailey before early voting begins
Gov. JB Pritzker is accused of meddling in the Republican primary. → Read More
Chicago mayor tries to reassure people following violent weekend downtown: 'They are safe'
Despite the violent weekend, Mayor Lori Lightfoot contends that Chicago is safe. → Read More
Mayor Lightfoot's gas card plan gets green light from Chicago City Council
The Chicago City Council narrowly approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to give out gas cards Wednesday. → Read More