Johnson unveils plan to convert Loop office buildings into housing
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving forward with a plan to re-imagine some Loop office buildings into housing. On Wednesday, he announced details on the next steps in the LaSalle Street Reimagined Initiative.

Chicago aldermen debate future of ShotSpotter in their wards
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Chicago City Council members on Monday debated whether they want the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter to continue in their wards.

Chicago gets first-ever Chief Homelessness Officer
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Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed Sendy Soto as Chicago?s first Chief Homelessness Officer on Monday. Soto will be tasked with developing a five-year plan to address the homelessness crisis in Chicago.

HUD secretary announces funding for Chicago housing

The acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development made a major announcement in Chicago on Thursday.

HUD secretary announces funding for Chicago housing
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The acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development made a major announcement in Chicago on Thursday.

Chicago Park District workers vote to strike over wages, benefits

Workers from the Chicago Park District have voted in favor of going on strike as they seek resolution to grievances related to low wages and inadequate benefits.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff Rich Guidice to retire

Rich Guidice, the chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, announced he will retire at the end of March.

Chicago voters decide on controversial real estate tax hike referendum
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A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.