Johnson visits migrant families at CPD's 12th District amid housing crisis

Johnson visits migrant families at CPD's 12th District amid housing crisis

There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.

There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.

Brandon Johnson compares Chicago cop's murder with death of armed teen shot by police

Brandon Johnson compares Chicago cop's murder with death of armed teen shot by police

Chicago's new Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, during his Monday inauguration speech, compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the 2021 shooting death of an armed teen by police.

Chicago's new Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, during his Monday inauguration speech, compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the 2021 shooting death of an armed teen by police.

Will financial giants flee Johnson's taxes?

Will financial giants flee Johnson's taxes?

He proposed $800 million in tax increases during the campaign, but he has backed away from some of those ideas. 

He proposed $800 million in tax increases during the campaign, but he has backed away from some of those ideas. 

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lays out spending plans
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lays out spending plans

Johnson did not attach any specific price tags to the proposed new spending at Chicago Public Schools on mental health services and at the failing CTA.

Johnson did not attach any specific price tags to the proposed new spending at Chicago Public Schools on mental health services and at the failing CTA.

Mayor Johnson backs away from campaign tax increase proposals
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Mayor Johnson backs away from campaign tax increase proposals

While Mayor Brandon Johnson talked of many things he wants to spend more money on, he said little about how he plans to raise that cash.

While Mayor Brandon Johnson talked of many things he wants to spend more money on, he said little about how he plans to raise that cash.

Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor

Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor

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.

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.

Brandon Johnson inaugurated as Chicago's 57th mayor with promise to confront city's challenges
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Brandon Johnson inaugurated as Chicago's 57th mayor with promise to confront city's challenges

Brandon Johnson was sworn in Monday as Chicago?s 57th mayor with a promise to "write the story of our children?s and our grandchildren?s futures" by confronting the city?s enormous challenges in a way that summons, what he called the "soul of Chicago."

Brandon Johnson was sworn in Monday as Chicago?s 57th mayor with a promise to "write the story of our children?s and our grandchildren?s futures" by confronting the city?s enormous challenges in a way that summons, what he called the "soul of Chicago."

Brandon Johnson delivers inaugural address
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Brandon Johnson delivers inaugural address

Mayor Brandon Johnson was sworn in on Monday as the 57th Mayor of Chicago alongside elected Alderpersons, City Clerk-elect, and City Treasurer-elect.

Mayor Brandon Johnson was sworn in on Monday as the 57th Mayor of Chicago alongside elected Alderpersons, City Clerk-elect, and City Treasurer-elect.

What to expect from Brandon Johnson's inauguration
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What to expect from Brandon Johnson's inauguration

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

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

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.

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 to be sworn in as Chicago's 57th Mayor on Monday

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.

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.