Residents demand meeting with Johnson, CHA over land promised for public housing

This comes after the Chicago Housing Authority, along with a Texas-based firm, announced plans to re-develop Chicago's Cabrini Green with nearly 750 homes.

Chicago City Council to weigh pros and cons of subminimum wage Monday

This week, the Chicago City Council will discuss the pros and cons of a subminimum wage. This is base wage between $8 to $10 an hour that’s complemented by on-the-job tips.

Mayor Johnson's Transition Report for Chicago's future unveiled

The Mayor included people who did not originally support his election to office in the planning process. He says that represents the spirit of collaboration moving Chicago forward.

Johnson's Transition Report for Chicago's future unveiled
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Mayor Brandon Johnson enlisted the input of nearly 400 people to chart the future of Chicago. The report they delivered Thursday outlined recommendations on education, housing, transportation, equity and public safety.

Johnson appoints new Chicago school board president, 5 new members

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his pick for Chicago Board of Education president and appointed several new members Wednesday. 

Mayor Johnson appoints new Board of Education
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Brandon Johnson replaced all but one member of the Chicago Board of Education. He appointed a new president and five other board members. They will begin their terms on July 18.

Mayor Johnson to review Transition Committee Report
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Mayor Brandon Johnson will be getting the first report from his transition subcommittee Thursday morning at a historic church on the South Side. The 200+ page report will help create a roadmap for the work ahead.

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.