Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor

More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.

Bears stadium plans remain uncertain after Illinois lawmakers miss key vote
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A last-minute stadium proposal passed the Illinois Senate but stalled in the House, leaving the Chicago Bears’ future stadium plans in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana unresolved as the team continues evaluating both sites.

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.

Alderman pushing to penalize parents in teen takeovers | The Chicago Report
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We're bringing in local activist Ja'Mal Green, to react to the Brandon Johnson's narrative about Memorial Day weekend. Mainstream news outlets reported zero homicides by gunfire over the holiday, but you publicly claim there were actually two.

Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrates son’s graduation at Kenwood Academy
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a commencement message at Kenwood Academy’s graduation ceremony, where his oldest son Owen Johnson was among more than 300 seniors crossing the stage.

Chicago Public Health Commissioner resigns
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Another staff shake up in Mayor Johnson's administration. The city's public health commissioner has resigned.

Chicago's top doctor resigns, mayor's office says

Chicago's commissioner of public health, Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige has resigned her post, the mayor's office confirmed on Saturday.

Pritzker blasts Johnson’s last-minute push to keep Bears in Chicago
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Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.

Pritzker blasts Johnson’s last-minute push to keep Bears in Chicago

Pritzker accused Johnson of showing up "late in the game" after a renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.

Will Mayor Brandon Johnson run again? A one-on-one with Chicago mayor
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's got about a year left in his term.  As we get closer to the end, one big question keeps coming up- Is he going to run again?  Bret Buganski sat down with the mayor and asked that very question.

Tipped minimum wage compromise; will a special prosecutor be appointed? | The Chicago Report
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A tipped minimum wage compromise has been reached after Mayor Johnson's veto. And, will a special prosecutor be chosen to handle Operation Midway Blitz cases? We dive in, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."