Illinois congressman expects 'attack on Chicago' at Johnson hearing

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois), the only Illinois congressman on the panel, said the hearing could turn into "an attack on Chicago."

Illinois lawmaker pledges to boycott Trump primetime address
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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said she will boycott President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress tonight, calling it a "series of lies to the American People."

ACLU of Illinois: Hearing on sanctuary cities is about 'much more than immigration policy'

The ACLU of Illinois issued a statement ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in Washington, D.C.

Chicago restaurant owner says deportation fears impacting business
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Laura Gutierrez-Ramos, owner of Nuevo Leon Restaurant in Chicago?s Little Village neighborhood, says her business has suffered as customers have chosen to stay inside their homes out of fear of increased immigration enforcement.

Chicago mayor reacts to Linda McMahon becoming Trump's education secretary
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The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump?s pledge to eliminate the agency.

Debate over Chicago's sanctuary policies intensifies as federal lawmakers seek answers from Mayor Johnson

Chicago’s sanctuary city policy dates back to 1985 when then-Mayor Harold Washington enacted protections for undocumented residents. The ordinance has since been updated by multiple mayors, including Brandon Johnson.

Debate over Chicago's sanctuary policies intensifies as federal lawmakers seek answers
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Chicago?s sanctuary city policy dates back to 1985 when then-Mayor Harold Washington enacted protections for undocumented residents. The ordinance has since been updated by multiple mayors, including Brandon Johnson.

Chicago mayor to be ?held accountable? for sanctuary policies in Capitol Hill hearing, GOP reps say
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Congressional Republicans on the House Oversight Committee produced a video previewing a hearing this week aimed at scrutinizing big city mayors, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and their immigration policies.

From Trump's electoral win to now: Chicago's sanctuary city status tested amid ICE arrests

Since President Trump returned to the White House, his administration has moved swiftly to enact a large-scale immigration enforcement agenda, with Chicago emerging as a key battleground.

New Chicago Park District leader sworn in
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the next superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District.

Why is Brandon Johnson testifying before Congress?

Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress along with three other mayors to defend Chicago's status as a sanctuary city.

Chicago alderman slams Johnson's $830M bond proposal
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Chicago aldermen delayed a final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson?s $830 million bond proposal over concerns about long-term costs.