Chicago mayor fires back at border czar’s ‘reprehensible’ threats to prosecute him over ICE raids
Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ripped border czar Tom Homan after the Trump official threatened to prosecute him if ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces LaKenya White as acting head of COPA
The Mayor's office said the new acting administrator, LaKenya White, is a Chicago native who has worked in various police ...
Mayor Johnson, developers break ground on new affordable housing project in Chicago's Loop
Mayor Johnson and the developers selected for the project broke ground at 79 W. Monroe St. and shared more on what they're ...
Chicago mayor appoints LaKenya White as acting interim COPA Chief Administrator
CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has named LaKenya White as the acting interim Chief Administrator for the Civilian ...
Longtime Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld faces challenge from Brady Chalmers
Longtime Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld’s Greater Homewood party faces a challenge from Brady Chalmers and Greener Homewood.
Mayor Johnson says Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Union close to contract deal
In a statement late Thursday, Mayor Brandon Johnson said, in speaking with CPS and CTU leaders, "we know they are nearing a ...
Power struggle delays filling one of Chicago's most important and highest-paid jobs — Choose Chicago CEO
The permanent position that has commanded a $520,000 salary has been vacant for more than a year. Now, Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Editorial: Aldermen warn Mayor Johnson not to sideline them on his $175 million problem. He should listen.
Aldermen are warning Mayor Johnson not to bypass them in plugging a sudden $175 million budget hole. He should listen.
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Sanctuary and restriction: A look at Chicago mayors’ wildly different approaches to immigrants
As far back as 1855, mayors have dictated how immigrants should be a part of the city. That relationship has yielded stronger ...
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Chicago is only big city where mayor gets to fill city council vacancies
Of the 15 largest cities, only Chicago lets its mayor fill vacancies on the city council. Mayor Brandon Johnson is about to ...
Alders want to be included in Mayor Johnson's plan to cover $175M budget shortfall from CPS pensions
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson remains vague about how the city will cover a $175 million budget hole before the end of the month. The shortfall stems from the expected failure by CPS to reimburse the ...
Mayor Johnson has days to find $175M for CPS pension payment to city
Seven of 20 school board members say they oppose reimbursing the city for the payment. The mayor has until March 31 to settle ...