Alice Yin

Alice Yin is a beat reporter covering Chicago City Hall and the mayor's office. She started her career at the Tribune as an overnight crime reporter in 2019 and has since covered Cook County government, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests on Chicago and the 2023 mayoral election. Before that she worked for the Chicago Sun-Times and the Michigan statehouse bureau of the Associated Press.

Attorney Bill Quinlan near his campaign office in Old Town on Sept. 14, 2026. Quinlan is a candidate for Chicago mayor. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago mayoral candidates running for two offices at once drives a wedge in 2027 race

September 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Chicago mayoral candidate William J. Quinlan sued Alexi Giannoulias, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas for being on the ballot this November for another term in...

Mary Richardson-Lowry, corporation counsel for the city of Chicago, answers questions during a press conference at City Hall, Dec. 15, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

City Hall top lawyer out in latest Mayor Brandon Johnson administration exit

September 22, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's corporation counsel is retiring from City Hall, his office announced Tuesday in the latest shakeup of his administration.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks during a news conference on Jan. 20, 2026, addressing his office’s efforts to combat unlawful actions by the Trump administration. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Illinois and Chicago sue Trump over looming rule making it harder for immigrants to get green cards

September 14, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Illinois joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in that suit. Chicago signed onto a separate suit led by New York City, alongside San Francisco; California's...

Sunlight hits Chicago City Hall on Jan. 29, 2025. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago mayoral election 2027: Who are the candidates so far?

September 16, 2026 at 5:02 p.m.

These are the candidates running in the 2027 Chicago mayor's race so far.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks with supporters after announcing he will seek a second term at the DuSable Black History Museum in Chicago, Sept. 13, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign

September 15, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans.

Ald. Matt O’Shea, 19th, speaks during a City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall on May 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Ald. Matt O’Shea becomes third council member to not seek reelection in 2027

September 10, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

Veteran Southwest Side Ald. Matt O’Shea announced Thursday he will not run for a fifth term, adding to the list of City Council retirements next year.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a press conference after he signed two executive orders regarding the 2026 budget on Dec. 23, 2025, at City Hall in Chicago's Loop. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson reveals $882 million budget gap for 2027

September 3, 2026 at 5:50 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Thursday unveiled a projected $882.4 million hole in the 2027 budget.

Volunteers pass out flyers at 54th Street and Drexel Avenue near Washington Park in Chicago on Sept. 1, 2026. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson at Washington Park to condemn ‘absolutely unacceptable’ mass shooting

September 1, 2026 at 5:27 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday condemned the weekend’s mass shooting in Washington Park, saying the city must continue his administration’s crime-fighting efforts.

Ivan Capifali, left, commissioner for the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, and Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th, lead a group down Broadway on July 9, 2025, to speak with business owners about a new upzoning proposal. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s business affairs chief stepping down

August 31, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Ivan Capifali, the commissioner of the city’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, announced his departure internally to staff on Monday, according to two sources familiar with his decision.

New Chicago police officers line up during their graduation ceremony at Navy Pier on March 31, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago mayoral candidates talking tough on crime despite steep drop in homicides

August 31, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Despite the clear-cut improvements during Johnson’s time in office, nearly every declared mayoral candidate said in interviews with the Tribune that he has done too little to address violence.

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