Chicago mayor praises court order blocking Trump's federal job cuts

A judge on Friday halted the Trump administration’s plan to cut federal jobs — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls it a win for workers.

Sources: Chicago Board of Education president preparing vote on interim CPS CEO
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Multiple sources tell Fox 32 Chicago that Board of Education President Sean Harden has been lobbying fellow board members to vote in favor of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s Chief of Staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, as interim Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.

Sources: Chicago Board of Education president preparing vote on interim CPS CEO

Multiple sources tell Fox 32 Chicago that Board of Education President Sean Harden has been lobbying fellow board members to vote in favor of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chief of Staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, as interim Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.

Paris on Politics: Chicago sees fewer murder. Should Mayor Brandon Johnson get credit?
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we debate who should get credit for the city of Chicago recording record-low murder numbers. Then, student loan collections resume for millions. What does that mean for delinquent borrowers? Plus, a study reveals a broken property tax appeals system. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Chicago joins lawsuit against Trump administration over firing of federal workers

The City of Chicago joined a lawsuit by local governments, unions, and nonprofits against the Trump administration for what they allege was the illegal firing of federal workers.

Chicago mayor speaks on fire department captain killed in West Side blaze
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A Chicago fire captain died Wednesday morning while battling a blaze inside a garage in the city?s Austin neighborhood, and a person of interest is in custody in connection with the fire.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to tackle city's $1.1B budget deficit
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is getting an early start on the 2026 budget process by creating a group to tackle the city's projected $1.1 billion deficit.

Brandon Johnson creates fiscal working group to tackle Chicago's budget deficit

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched a citywide initiative Monday aimed at addressing Chicago's structural budget challenges through collaboration and fiscal reform.

Johnson jabs at Trump during DC mayors conference
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a conference of Black mayors in Washington D.C., taking on President Trump who's threatened to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities like Chicago.

Violence down 41% in Chicago hotspots thanks to peacekeepers, study says

A new study by Northwestern University says paid civilian peacekeepers and violence interrupters are having an impact on reducing crime in Chicago.

Chicago alderman pushes for police power to break up teen crowds: 'Take the shackles off'

A proposal to give Chicago police the power to enforce temporary curfews for unaccompanied minors during chaotic public events is moving forward, with some growing support—even from those who were initially skeptical.