Johnson talks business growth, migrant crisis and city budget in City Club address
Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the City Club of Chicago on Wednesday for the first time as mayor, having previously spoken at the club twice as a mayoral candidate.
Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the City Club of Chicago on Wednesday for the first time as mayor, having previously spoken at the club twice as a mayoral candidate.
Johnson talks Bears' stadium, migrant crisis
Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the City Club of Chicago on Wednesday for the first time as mayor, having previously spoken at the club twice as a mayoral candidate.
Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the City Club of Chicago on Wednesday for the first time as mayor, having previously spoken at the club twice as a mayoral candidate.
Brandon Johnson claims he didn't know about Ronnie Reese allegations
Former mayor's office employees allege they were fired and faced retaliation after filing complaints against Ronnie Reese.
Former mayor's office employees allege they were fired and faced retaliation after filing complaints against Ronnie Reese.
Chicago Mayor pitches $60 million property tax hike, lower than previous proposals
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a $60 million property tax increase, much lower than his initial plan for a $300 million increase, which was unanimously rejected by the City Council.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a $60 million property tax increase, much lower than his initial plan for a $300 million increase, which was unanimously rejected by the City Council.
Chicago faces financial uncertainty amid budget standoff
Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.
Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.
Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Rep. Quigley: Biden's unpopularity hurt Democrats in November election
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.
Chicago mayor's office faces scrutiny after former top aide accused of sexual harassment, misogyny
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Allegations of abusive workplace behavior in mayor's office
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Chicago mayor shifts budget plan, restores jobs for consent decree compliance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Mayor restoring consent decree positions
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Poll: 4 in 5 Chicagoans oppose property tax hike
A poll commissioned by a group of alderpeople suggests that 78% of respondents would likely vote against their council member if they supported a $150 million property tax hike before making budget cuts.
A poll commissioned by a group of alderpeople suggests that 78% of respondents would likely vote against their council member if they supported a $150 million property tax hike before making budget cuts.
CPS warns $10B contract proposal from CTU could deepen deficit
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials said Thursday that the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is demanding a contract that would cost the district $10 billion over the next four years.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials said Thursday that the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is demanding a contract that would cost the district $10 billion over the next four years.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts Trump as 'threat to everything sensible'
Mayor Brandon Johnson claims Trump will create 'a system where there is upheaval and chaos'
Mayor Brandon Johnson claims Trump will create 'a system where there is upheaval and chaos'
Chicago mayor unveils new property tax hike plan
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Johnson cuts property tax hike in half with latest budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago on Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago on Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Brandon Johnson cuts property tax hike in half with latest budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out a new proposal for the City of Chicago's 2025 budget on Tuesday, this time with a $300 million property tax hike.
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out a new proposal for the City of Chicago's 2025 budget on Tuesday, this time with a $300 million property tax hike.
Mayor Brandon Johnson questioned on city budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson handled questions about his city budget proposal during a press briefing Tuesday morning at City Hall.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson handled questions about his city budget proposal during a press briefing Tuesday morning at City Hall.
Mayor Johnson to take questions amid ongoing budget negotiations
Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.
Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.
Chicago mayor won't attend fallen officer?s funeral at family?s request
Mayor Brandon Johnson no longer plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at the request of the officer's family.
Mayor Brandon Johnson no longer plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at the request of the officer's family.