Chicago outlines long-term vision to reshape downtown with more housing, nightlife and transit upgrades
A new Central Area Framework Plan presented at City Council lays out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 20-year roadmap for boosting housing, revitalizing nightlife and filling vacant downtown spaces as the Chicago Plan Commission prepares to vote on it.
A new Central Area Framework Plan presented at City Council lays out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 20-year roadmap for boosting housing, revitalizing nightlife and filling vacant downtown spaces as the Chicago Plan Commission prepares to vote on it.
Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
Chicago mayor's budget rejected over controversial corporate head tax
Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.
Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.
Why a City Council committee rejected Brandon Johnson's first budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.7 billion budget plan was voted down by the City Council's Finance Committee, raising questions about alternative revenue sources and the city's approach to persistent crime issues.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.7 billion budget plan was voted down by the City Council's Finance Committee, raising questions about alternative revenue sources and the city's approach to persistent crime issues.
Major blow to Mayor Johnson’s tax plan — council committee rejects head tax | ChicagoLIVE
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Chicago alders reject mayor’s budget proposal, head tax in committee
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
Person tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall, mayor says
“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.
“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.
Investigation underway after attempted arson outside Chicago City Hall
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
Chicago mayor reacts to National Guard troops leaving Illinois after Trump deployment
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Alderman pushes back on Johnson's budget
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
Chicago alders urge Mayor Johnson to slow down on $16.7B budget push
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Chicago mayor fast-tracks budget vote as alders urge slow down
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Business groups push back on Chicago mayor's budget | The Chicago Report
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
Chicago alders grill mayor’s budget team on report aiming to close $1B deficit
City Council members grilled the mayor's budget team over a report on how to close a $1 billion deficit.
City Council members grilled the mayor's budget team over a report on how to close a $1 billion deficit.
Mayor Johnson speaks before United Nations
Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking Chicago’s struggles global.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking Chicago’s struggles global.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Chicago mayor condemns ICE arrest of daycare teacher in front of children: 'shocked the conscience'
A daycare arrest on Chicago’s North Side has sparked outrage, with Mayor Brandon Johnson calling it "tyranny."
A daycare arrest on Chicago’s North Side has sparked outrage, with Mayor Brandon Johnson calling it "tyranny."