What to expect from Brandon Johnson's inauguration
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Political consultant Delmarie Cobb previews Brandon Johnson's inauguration as the 57th mayor of Chicago.

Migrant crisis 'one of the most challenging' problems facing Chicago’s new mayor, chief of staff says

The humanitarian crisis caused by asylum-seekers descending on Chicago is “one of the most challenging” problems Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will face, with no good options to house migrants and pay for their emergency care, according to his chief of staff.

Brandon Johnson to be sworn in as Chicago's 57th Mayor on Monday
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Brandon Johnson will not have much time to celebrate. He's inheriting a city in dire financial straits, and will immediately have to deal with the ongoing problem of the thousands of migrants arriving in Chicago and straining the city's resources.

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shares message for incoming Mayor Brandon Johnson

“Mayor Johnson understands that every Chicagoan in every neighborhood wants strong schools, safe streets and the opportunity to shape our city's story and its future," Emanuel said.

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shares message for incoming Mayor Brandon Johnson
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Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shared a message on Sunday for incoming Mayor Brandon Johnson: "I'm rooting hard for your success." Emanuel shared the message via Twitter from Japan, where he serves as the U.S. Ambassador. Emanuel was Chicago's mayor from 2011 to 2019.

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to be inaugurated next week
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Brandon Johnson will be sworn in as Chicago mayor on Monday. He's been busy meeting member of the Illinois congress members and other federal officials in Washington D.C. He also appointed a new Deputy Mayor of education.

Chicago faith leaders gather to pray over Johnson ahead of inauguration
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Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson was joined Thursday by hundreds of Chicago faith leaders for an interfaith breakfast and service at amazing space in the West Loop.

Chicago calls for federal and state assistance to deal with migrant surge
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More than 8,000 migrants have arrived in the Chicago area from Texas since August, according to the mayor's office, including another 48 people who arrived on Tuesday after they were "inhumanely bussed" to the city by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, former IDPH Director, to serve on health subcommittee
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Chicago's Deputy Mayor for Economic Development is stepping down. Sinai Chicago President and CEO Dr. Ngozi Ezike also announced on Monday that she has joined Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's transition team.

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson forges 'Unity Plan' to reorganize the new City Council

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has forged a compromise to shrink the number of City Council committees from 28 to 20 and replace Finance Committee Chairman Scott Waguespack (32nd) with Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd).