'Extraordinary men and women': Chicago police officers honored for heroic actions
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Dozens of officers on Wednesday were honored for their actions, many of whom ran toward gunfire to rescue victims, while others gave lifesaving care to people targeted by gun violence.

Mayor Johnson unveils next phase of O'Hare Airport expansion project

Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled the design of Satellite Concourse 1, the first major component of the ongoing expansion and modernization project at O'Hare International Airport. 

Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget

This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.

Illinois lawmakers advance $53 billion state budget
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This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.

Johnson honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day ceremony

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park.

Chicago remembers fallen service members on Memorial Day
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Mayor Johnson spoke during a Memorial Day ceremony in Grant Park this morning. The mayor said the legacy left behind by our US servicemembers should not ever be forgotten.

Rev. Ira Acree declines Chicago mayor's RTA board nomination

Civil rights leader Rev. Ira Acree is withdrawing his nomination for his appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority board.

Rev. Ira Acree declines Chicago mayor's RTA board nomination
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Civil rights leader Rev. Ira Acree is withdrawing his nomination for his appointment to the Regional Transportation Authority board.

Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters
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Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.

Johnson promises not to close top performing CPS schools, but leaves out magnets and charters

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not close high-performing CPS Selective Enrollment Schools, at least not until a fully elected Chicago Public School Board takes over the system in 2027.

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.