Illinois lawmakers urge Chicago mayor to convert armory near Midway Airport into police precinct
A push to transform a former armory near Midway Airport into a new Chicago police station is gaining federal support.
Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor sees aldermanic support dwindle amid CPS board turmoil
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sees aldermanic support dwindling in the face of the Chicago Public Schools board turmoil in this new episode of "Paris on Politics."
CPS CEO Martinez claims Mayor Johnson rejected funding request amid budget dispute
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez claims he asked Mayor Brandon Johnson for money to fund a CPS pension payment and raises for teachers, but the mayor declined.
CPS 101: Inside the leadership crisis, school board shakeup, and upcoming elections
Before Chicago casts its first vote on a school board, go inside the city's public school system. What's working? And what's not? This is CPS 101.
Johnson announces plan to refinance debt; City Council to review $1.5B bond ordinance
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.
Chicago aldermen, community leaders offer $2.5M to reactivate ShotSpotter
A group of Chicago aldermen and community leaders offered to contribute $2.5 million to help cover some of the cost of the gunshot detection technology until the city can implement a permanent solution.
'Not legit!': Protests erupt as Mayor Johnson announces new Chicago school board picks
A defiant Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday exerted his authority, plowing forward on replacing the seven resigned school board members. But his announcement went off the rails before it even began.
Chicago nonprofit leader questions mayor's commitment to arts support amid budget cuts
Mayor Brandon Johnson made headlines Monday with his nomination of new members to the school board.