Chicago mayor orders citywide hiring freeze amid budget struggles

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a hiring freeze across city departments, including police and fire, as Chicago grapples with a projected $223 million budget shortfall for 2024.

Chicago hiring freeze enacted as city faces massive budget gaps
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Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a hiring freeze across city departments, including police and fire, as Chicago grapples with a projected $223 million budget shortfall for 2024.

DNC moves out of Chicago, tear down begins
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By Saturday, most major intersections on the Near West Side will be back open as the tear down begins for the DNC.

Johnson praises everyday Chicagoans for DNC preparedness
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The U.S. Secret Service and Chicago's OEMC held a public safety briefing for Day 1 of the DNC. Mayor Brandon Johnson joined them Monday to reiterate that the city is ready.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 'not afraid of anything' ahead of DNC
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed confidence Friday in the city's ability to handle the influx of visitors, publicity and rallies at the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 'not afraid of anything' ahead of DNC

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed confidence Friday in the city's ability to handle the influx of visitors, publicity and rallies at the Democratic National Convention.