The city shines in the summertime — and this year’s light is especially bright, thanks in part to a new presidential center.

The next Chicago mayoral election will be held on Feb. 23, 2027. Nine candidates have formally announced campaigns so far, but others are expected to declare in the coming months. The list of hopefuls includes longtime insiders of Chicago politics as well as newcomers to the scene.

The Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians surveyed stand-up comics who either live in the city or perform there. The survey was conducted during the first half of this year. The group is in the process of creating a pilot program to subsidize health insurance for this population.

Several prominent Democrats already are running for mayor of Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson has not said whether he will seek a second term next year.

Speaking live on CBS News Chicago's morning news on Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson touted an improving economy and falling crime in the city and credited his administration with the success.

Chicago has long been home to one of the country’s most diverse and vibrant dining scenes. Here’s a handy guide on how to eat your way through the city in one weekend. Former Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights

Chicago packs 25 genuinely different things to do into one trip, from a 110-ton stainless steel sculpture you can walk under for free to a jazz club where Al Capone kept a reserved booth. This guide skips the tourism-board version of the city.

Nine people and counting have now announced campaigns for mayor of Chicago for 2027, and the first was Chicago business owner and former mathematics teacher Joe Holberg.