Chicago mayor seeks $70M boost for migrant mission amid budget concerns
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Despite millions of taxpayer dollars already invested into the City of Chicago's migrant mission for 2024, the mayor is now asking council members to approve even more.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson renews call for Gaza ceasefire at Eid celebration

“As mayor, I stand with you in the fight for peace so that we all can have a safe home. Whether it’s from Garfield Park on the West Side of Chicago or in Gaza,” Johnson said.

Chicago mayor addresses deadly officer-involved shootout after bodycam release
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the city's police oversight agency and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to address the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shootout last month. A 26-year-old man is dead after he allegedly fired at police during a traffic stop on March 21 on the West Side.

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.