Brandon Johnson honored at Conference of Mayors for Chicago's One Fair Wage ordinance

Brandon Johnson, one of more than 300 U.S. mayors attending the Conference of Mayors in the nation's capital, received recognition on Friday for Chicago's recent passage of the "One Fair Wage" ordinance.

Mayor Johnson highlights One Fair Wage Act in Washington, D.C.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was in Washington, D.C. on Friday, highlighting local efforts to raise wages for the working class.

Chicago mayor joins kids at MLK Baseball Camp
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It may be freezing outside, but that doesn't mean kids can't play a little baseball ? inside, of course.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits youth guidance event
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The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in several events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for federal help after latest plane of migrants arrives in Chicago area

Hours after a plane from Texas carrying 355 migrants arrived early Sunday morning in Rockford, Mayor Brandon Johnson repeated his plea for more federal support to address the ongoing migrant situation.

Johnson taps $95M in federal COVID-19 relief funds for migrant housing costs: report

Chicago's mayor has decided to use the city's budget surplus of $95 million to accommodate the mounting costs of the thousands of illegal migrants pouring into the city.

Brandon Johnson joins US mayors pleading for help amid border crisis
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Biden administration officials are in Mexico City this week trying to find ways to mitigate the influx of illegal border crossings. Meanwhile, mayors of sanctuary cities, including Chicago, are pleading for more help.

New affordable housing opens on Chicago's NW Side
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Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Maria Elena Housing Development in Albany Park.

Chicago updates 'new arrivals plan' for migrants
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To date, Chicago has welcomed more than 26,000 migrants from the southern border, and after months of efforts to catch up, all of the city's police districts are now cleared from housing individuals.

Fulton Market Assoc. accuses Chicago mayor of 'breaking the law' for housing migrants in certain buildings

The Fulton Market Association is raising concerns regarding the use of buildings meant for manufacturing that now house migrants, calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over the apparent zoning violation.

Chicago's Fulton Market Association demands migrants be relocated
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The Fulton Market Association is raising concerns regarding the use of buildings meant for manufacturing that now house migrants, calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over the apparent zoning violation.

Chicago alderman rips into colleagues over sanctuary city vote
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.

Chicago unveils 'People's Plan for Community Safety' to combat crime

Chicago on Thursday revealed its comprehensive strategy, titled the "People's Plan for Community Safety," aimed at tackling crime in the city at its foundational levels.

Chicago mayor unveils community safety strategy
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On Thursday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed his comprehensive strategy, titled the "People's Plan for Community Safety," aimed at tackling crime in the city at its foundational levels.

Chicago voters won?t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.