Staffing issues hampering Chicago police reform, court monitor tells mayor

The court-appointed monitor overseeing reform of the Chicago Police Department is calling on newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson to address longstanding staffing problems that have slowed down — and made it difficult to even measure — improvements mandated by a federal consent decree.

Biden touts economic gains, pitches 'Bidenomics' in Chicago

Close allies and Joe Biden himself are embracing a word originally intended as an insult to the president's economic policies.

Johnson kicks off 'One Summer Chicago' youth employment opportunities
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson provided an update Monday on the city's youth hiring plan and kicked off the "One Summer Chicago" program.

Chicago mayor: James Crown 'emodied the soul of Chicago'
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker released statements on the passing of local businessman and philanthropist James Crown.

At least 11 killed, 63 others wounded over long weekend in Chicago

As the toll from shootings mounted over the long holiday weekend in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson said it would take time and help from the community "to get ourselves out of this rut."