Chicago mayor cracks down on CTA smoking
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order regarding smoking on the CTA.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order regarding smoking on the CTA.
After years of construction, 4 Red Line stations reopen with major upgrades
City leaders celebrated the long-awaited reopening of four Red Line stations, now redesigned to be more accessible and modern for all riders.
City leaders celebrated the long-awaited reopening of four Red Line stations, now redesigned to be more accessible and modern for all riders.
ICE director blasts Chicago mayor over 'disgusting' militarization claims
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons scorched Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday, slamming his "disgusting" claim that President Donald Trump is using ICE as a "militarized force" to "engender and institute anxiety and fear."
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons scorched Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday, slamming his "disgusting" claim that President Donald Trump is using ICE as a "militarized force" to "engender and institute anxiety and fear."
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza says she won't seek re-election
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced she will not pursue re-election in 2026 and called for stronger leadership in Chicago.
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced she will not pursue re-election in 2026 and called for stronger leadership in Chicago.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto of teen snap curfew ordinance
The City Council failed to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of an ordinance allowing for temporary curfews for teens on Wednesday.
The City Council failed to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of an ordinance allowing for temporary curfews for teens on Wednesday.
Chicago aims to reduce violent crime by 50% in the next five years
City leaders on Tuesday provided an update on community violence intervention programs.
City leaders on Tuesday provided an update on community violence intervention programs.
Chicago mayor signals openness to NASCAR’s return, but maybe not on July 4th weekend
Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled openness to NASCAR returning the city’s downtown next year, but perhaps not on the Fourth of July weekend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled openness to NASCAR returning the city’s downtown next year, but perhaps not on the Fourth of July weekend.
Chicago mayor, officials give update on deadly mass shooting
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling and others gave an update on a deadly mass shooting that occurred in River North.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling and others gave an update on a deadly mass shooting that occurred in River North.
Chicago alderwoman pushes citywide response to rising antisemitism
Chicago Alderman Debra Silverstein calls for emergency action as antisemitic hate crimes surge, making up over one-third of all reported hate crimes in the city in 2024.
Chicago Alderman Debra Silverstein calls for emergency action as antisemitic hate crimes surge, making up over one-third of all reported hate crimes in the city in 2024.
Chicago mayor wants tax on ?ultra-rich?
Mayor Brandon Johnson says President Trump?s tax bill could make Chicago?s deficit worse.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says President Trump?s tax bill could make Chicago?s deficit worse.
Chicago sees 33% drop in homicides through first half of 2025, data shows
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total in years.
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total in years.
City Council members ?need? to override mayor?s veto of ?snap curfew,? alder says
The future of a "snap curfew" for Chicago teens will come down to a vote on whether to overturn Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of the ordinance.
The future of a "snap curfew" for Chicago teens will come down to a vote on whether to overturn Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of the ordinance.
City Council members ‘need’ to override mayor’s veto of ‘snap curfew,’ alder says
The future of a "snap curfew" for Chicago teens will come down to a vote on whether to overturn Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of the ordinance.
The future of a "snap curfew" for Chicago teens will come down to a vote on whether to overturn Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of the ordinance.
Chicago's tipped workers will get pay raise on July 1
Starting next week, people who work for tips in Chicago will get a raise. It's part of a city law called One Fair Wage.
Starting next week, people who work for tips in Chicago will get a raise. It's part of a city law called One Fair Wage.
Chicago's 'One Fair Wage' ordinance to take effect July 1
Starting next week, tipped workers in Chicago will see a pay boost on their checks.
Starting next week, tipped workers in Chicago will see a pay boost on their checks.
Chicago mayor vetoes teen 'snap' curfew ordinance after City Council approval
Two days after a divided Chicago City Council voted to approve a controversial ordinance allowing temporary curfews, Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the measure Friday.
Two days after a divided Chicago City Council voted to approve a controversial ordinance allowing temporary curfews, Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the measure Friday.
Chicago mayor vetoes teen 'snap' curfew ordinance after City Council approval
Two days after a divided Chicago City Council voted to approve a controversial ordinance allowing temporary curfews, Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the measure Friday.
Two days after a divided Chicago City Council voted to approve a controversial ordinance allowing temporary curfews, Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the measure Friday.
Old CPS school transformed into new work center in Austin
A former CPS school is now being transformed into a work center. FOX 32's Tia Ewing was at the grand opening in the Austin neighborhood.
A former CPS school is now being transformed into a work center. FOX 32's Tia Ewing was at the grand opening in the Austin neighborhood.
House Speaker Johnson says Chicago mayor is 'on the wrong side of the law'
House Speaker Mike Johnson called out Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for opposing federal immigration enforcement, saying he was "on the wrong side of the law."
House Speaker Mike Johnson called out Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for opposing federal immigration enforcement, saying he was "on the wrong side of the law."
Paris on Politics: Mayor Johnson set to veto 'snap' curfew
A divided Chicago City Council voted to approve a controversial ordinance to allow for temporary curfews aimed at preventing so-called "teen takeovers," although Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will veto the measure.
A divided Chicago City Council voted to approve a controversial ordinance to allow for temporary curfews aimed at preventing so-called "teen takeovers," although Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will veto the measure.