Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter in major defeat for Johnson

In a significant political setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago City Council voted 34-16 in favor of maintaining the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter.

City Council puts Shotspotter up for vote as Johnson works to phase it out
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Chicago City Council members have differing views when it comes to Mayor Johnson phasing out ShotSpotter this fall. Alderman Matt O'Shea said the council members should be involved in the decision, while Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa sides with the mayor.

ShotSpotter up for debate at Chicago City Council meeting
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City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.

Chicago City Council pushes to keep gunshot detection system ShotSpotter
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There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.

Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter

The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.

Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
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The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.

Former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson shows support for ShotSpotter
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Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson appeared in a video this week supporting ShotSpotter, a technology designed to identify the location of gunfire incidents.

Chicago alderman criticizes decision to only partially close Clark St. for outdoor dining

Downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly is strongly criticizing the decision to close off a section of Clark St. in River North for outdoor dining while still allowing vehicle traffic.

Chicago alderman criticizes decision to only partially close Clark St. for outdoor dining
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Downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly is strongly criticizing the decision to close off a section of Clark St. in River North for outdoor dining while still allowing vehicle traffic.

Takeaways from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's first year in office
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Wednesday marks one year since Mayor Brandon Johnson took the oath as Chicago's 57th mayor. FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down takeaways from Johnson's first year in office.

Mayor Brandon Johnson advocates for increased state funding for Chicago Public Schools
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to get a little help funding Chicago Public Schools. The mayor was in Springfield on Wednesday trying to get state lawmakers to pony up more state tax dollars.

CPS funding among topics on Johnson's agenda in Springfield
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Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday in Springfield where he met with state leaders on a number of topics, including funding for Chicago Public Schools.