Democratic National Convention expected to boost Chicago economy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke on Wednesday with excitement about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke on Wednesday with excitement about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.
Pritzker, Lightfoot, Johnson celebrate Chicago as host city for DNC 2024
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke with excitement on Wednesday about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker spoke with excitement on Wednesday about the convention's return to Chicago after nearly three decades.
Lightfoot, Johnson react to Chicago hosting Biden and DNC in 2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Faculty members from 2 Illinois universities on strike; 3rd university set to strike Tuesday
"I'm here to demonstrate and show solidarity with you all today, and prepare to collaborate with all of the stakeholders to make sure that you all get a fair contract and that the services the Chicago State University provides, that those services are delivered," said Johnson.
"I'm here to demonstrate and show solidarity with you all today, and prepare to collaborate with all of the stakeholders to make sure that you all get a fair contract and that the services the Chicago State University provides, that those services are delivered," said Johnson.
Chicago City Council independence vote called into question
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joins striking faculty, staff at Chicago State University
A strike among faculty and staff at Chicago State University is reaching its second week.
A strike among faculty and staff at Chicago State University is reaching its second week.
Lightfoot extends ShotSpotter, while Johnson plans to end the program
While mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has vowed to end the city's contract with ShotSpotter, Mayor Lori Lightfoot already signed off on an extension.
While mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has vowed to end the city's contract with ShotSpotter, Mayor Lori Lightfoot already signed off on an extension.
2 City Council members want Johnson to slow down on proposed $800M tax increases
“When you come in and just talk about $800 million in new taxes without really looking at everything else, you're kind of stepping off on a bad foot," said Ald. Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward.
“When you come in and just talk about $800 million in new taxes without really looking at everything else, you're kind of stepping off on a bad foot," said Ald. Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward.
Pritzker rules out Johnson's plan to tax financial transactions
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put a big hole in Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's controversial plan to raise taxes by $800 million.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put a big hole in Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's controversial plan to raise taxes by $800 million.
Chicago aldermen weigh in on Johnson's tax increase proposal
Two City Council members want Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to slow down on his proposed $800 million tax increases.
Two City Council members want Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to slow down on his proposed $800 million tax increases.
Gov. Pritzker welcomes Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson to Chicago's top office
Governor J.B. Pritzker will meet with Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson Friday afternoon.
Governor J.B. Pritzker will meet with Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson Friday afternoon.
Brandon Johnson opens up about what kind of Chicago mayor he'll be
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson prepares to take office in May
It's been two days since Brandon Johnson was elected the next mayor of Chicago. The mayor-elect spoke out about some top-of-mind questions Chicagoans might still have after Tuesday's tight race.
It's been two days since Brandon Johnson was elected the next mayor of Chicago. The mayor-elect spoke out about some top-of-mind questions Chicagoans might still have after Tuesday's tight race.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson reveals upcoming plans for after taking office
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says once he's sworn in, he'll start by looking at the structure of the Chicago Police Department, and he wants to hire mental health professionals to respond to non-violent police calls, freeing up sworn officers.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson reveals upcoming plans for after taking office
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will take office on Monday, May 15. Fox 32's Tia Ewing sat down with the future Chicago mayor to discuss his goals and upcoming plans he'll be focusing on once he's sworn in.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will take office on Monday, May 15. Fox 32's Tia Ewing sat down with the future Chicago mayor to discuss his goals and upcoming plans he'll be focusing on once he's sworn in.
Breakdown of Chicago Mayor-elect's proposed taxes
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for the new public spending he has promised.
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for the new public spending he has promised.
Lightfoot offers words of advice for incoming Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
After the Chicago Fire Department's second loss in as many days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked Wednesday what advice she has for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
After the Chicago Fire Department's second loss in as many days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked Wednesday what advice she has for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Lightfoot offers words of advice for incoming Chicago mayor
After the Chicago Fire Department's second loss in as many days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked Wednesday what advice she has for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
After the Chicago Fire Department's second loss in as many days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was asked Wednesday what advice she has for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Breakdown of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's proposed taxes
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for the new public spending he has promised.
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for the new public spending he has promised.
Breakdown of Brandon Johnson's proposed taxes
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for big new public spending he has promised.
One big challenge facing Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is how to pay for big new public spending he has promised.