Chicago inspector general, mayor's office tussle over watchdog rules

Chicago’s top watchdog says the mayor’s office is making it harder for her to conduct investigations. Here’s what’s behind the dispute.

Chicago launches traffic ticket debt relief program

Motorists in Chicago will be able to pay off their eligible traffic ticket debt to the city without paying any late fees or interest starting this month.

Chicago leaders praise CPS-CTU tentative contract as funding questions linger

The Chicago Teachers Union unanimously advanced a tentative contract agreement with Chicago Public Schools after nearly a year of negotiations.

Chicago mayor fires back at border czar’s ‘reprehensible’ threats to prosecute him over ICE raids

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shared how he really felt about border czar Tom Homan threatening to prosecute him if he gets in the way of ICE deportation raids in an interview on Thursday.

Chicago mayor called on to negotiate new $175M budget hole
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City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.

Chicago alders call on Mayor Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole

City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.

Chicago alders call on Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
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City officials thought they were done balancing the current year?s budget when they cast a vote late last year. Turns out, there?s some more work to do.

Federal task force plans to meet with Chicago leaders on antisemitism in schools
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was told the federal task force is looking into allegations that local schools may have failed to protect Jewish students from unlawful discrimination.

Inside the Chicago mayor's gift closet
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The Chicago mayor's office is opening the doors on its gift closet after the city's Office of inspector General raised concerns over the handling of the items received.

Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor testifies in DC
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Members of Congress who called Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to D.C. on Wednesday, in part to expose government waste, mismanagement, and abuse accomplished their mission ? just, not in the way they think.

Chicago 2025 festivals: Full lineup of summer events

The lineup includes iconic events like the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago Jazz Festival and Taste of Chicago.

Takeaways and fallout from Mayor Johnson's testimony in D.C.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testified in front of the House committee yesterday, defending the city's sanctuary status.