Kam Buckner

Another candidate has thrown their hat in the ring in the race to challenge Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, as State Rep. Kam Buckner made his candidacy official on Thursday.

Illinoi State Rep. Kam Buckner announced Thursday he plans to run for mayor of Chicago, throwing his hat into the ring amid a growing list of candidates. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

An Illinois state representative is speaking out after he says he was stopped by a Chicago police officer after shopping at a Bronzeville neighborhood store while wearing a mask.  “On my way out of the store, I was stopped by a uniformed police officer, who asked me some questions about some things in my cart,” State Rep. Kam Buckner...