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Weighing a run for Cook County Assessor, Samantha Steele discussed her DUI arrest and political future. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed an ordinance that is set to be debated on Wednesday that would push up the curfew for teens in the city.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t hold back when asked about meeting with Trump officials to save federal funds, saying, “Outside of a 2016 Cubs World Series ring, I’m not kissing a ring.”

More than a hundred Chicago artists have signed a letter of concern over the commissioner calling for city organizer’s to be fully briefed.

Just two years into Brandon Johnson’s first term as mayor of Chicago, challengers are already quietly testing the waters about a run to unseat him in 2027.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to the new push to change downtown Chicago’s curfew following violent teen takeovers in Streeterville over the weekend. Residents believe an earlier curfew could have prevented Friday’s chaos in the heart of the city.

Arlington Heights voters will elect a new mayor on Tuesday, and there’s a big unknown for the village’s next leader: Will the Chicago Bears take over the former Arlington horse race track?

Having served as both an ambassador to Japan and Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel is considering a White House run. On Thursday, he announced a new college scholarship program for Chicago public high school students who participate in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC. The new scholarship program is tied to Emanuel’s call to expand national service. He said his...

NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern chatted with former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, who weighed in on the Signal app controversy amid rumors that he’s seeking political office again.

The Supreme Court just handed down a ruling that could have a big ripple effect, and it centers on the criminal case of a former Chicago alderman.

Democrats across the country are searching to find a leader and in-fighting for the direction of the party is certain.

What’s inside Chicago’s controversial “gift room”? The door has finally been opened, and political reporter Mary Ann Ahern got a look at its contents.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is implementing a new public viewing policy for City Hall’s gift room, which houses gifts received on behalf of the city.

Mayor Brandon Johnson arrived in Washington, D.C. on Sunday ahead of a Congressional hearing Democrats expect will be light on policy and heavy on political theater.

As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to testify on Capitol Hill, GOP lawmakers are setting the stage for what could be a contentious hearing, as Mary Ann Ahern explains.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify about the city’s sanctuary city status next week on Capitol Hill before a Republican-led House committee.

A plan to borrow $830 million to finance infrastructure improvements in Chicago narrowly passed the City Council. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Chicago’s Office of Inspector General alleged obstruction into the office’s investigations by the administrations of Mayors Brandon Johnson and Lori Lightfoot. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

The heads of four Chicago agencies announced their resignations Thursday days after Mayor Brandon Johnson said he wished he had “cleaned house” earlier. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a video of his so-called “gift room” amid a controversy over improper gifts possibly received, with critics questioning the validity of the video. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.