Security plans unveiled for Democratic National Convention

The countdown has begun for this year's Democratic National Convention, scheduled to take place in Chicago this August.

Johnson discusses DNC planning
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Mayor Brandon Johnson discussed safety protocols that will be put in place for the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

Senate backs Mayor Johnson, CTU-backed plan to elect 10 city school board members in November

In a very lukewarm stamp of approval, the Illinois Senate on Tuesday cleared a measure that would allow for the election of only 10 of 21 school board members in Chicago this November.

Chicago Teachers Union president reacts to leaked contract proposal

There is drama over leaked documents that apparently show what the Chicago Teachers Union is going to demand in its next contract.

CTU president addresses demands to Mayor Johnson ahead of negotiations
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On the heels of the Illinois Policy Institute releasing a Chicago Teachers Union memo exposing demands to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ahead of summer negotiations, we are hearing from CTU's President Stacy Davis Gates.

Chicago mayor condemns deadly teen gathering; suspect released

A 14-year-old identified by witnesses as the suspect in a shooting during a teen takeover Saturday in Chicago has been released without charges.

Mayor Brandon Johnson urges CPS students to pursue technical careers
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted the importance of technical careers Monday at the Simeon Career and Technical Education Program Tour.

Mayor Johnson tries to connect businesses with Chicago youth

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with local business leaders Thursday to encourage them network with the city's youth. 

Mayor Brandon Johnson attends youth employment event
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with local business leaders Thursday to encourage them network with and employ the city's youth.

Chicago mayor hints at possible replacement for ShotSpotter after contract expires

After Wednesday's City Council meeting, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hinted that he has a replacement in mind for ShotSpotter once its contract expires.

Johnson speaks to CPS students at Lunch with a Leader
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Mayor Johnson sat down with Chicago Public Schools students at an event known as Lunch with a Leader on Tuesday. The students met influential leaders from several industries including the mayor and NBA players.

Johnson remains vague on ShotSpotter's fate as contract expires

The debate over Chicago's controversial gun detection system known as ShotSpotter appears to be moot Thursday as the contract expires in just hours.