Preckwinkle highlights local economic boost efforts at Chicago conference
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlighted local efforts that are being used to boost the economy at this year's Basic Income Guarantee Conference.

Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS
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Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.

Mayor Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS

Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.

Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality

The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.

Johnson speaks at annual climate change conference
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Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region.

Pritzker signs $50 billion Illinois budget, faces criticism over underfunded pensions

After signing it into law, Gov. J.B. Pritzker displayed the document authorizing the state of Illinois to spend $50 billion in the fiscal year that begins next month.

Pritzker touts early education funding in signing $50.4 billion budget
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After signing it into law, Gov. J.B. Pritzker displayed the document authorizing the state of Illinois to spend $50 billion in the fiscal year that begins next month.

Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion

Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."

CPS class of 2023 students earn collective $2.2 million in scholarships
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The class of 2023 double the amount of scholarship money earned to $2.2 million. Mayor Johnson commended the students' achievements with CPS CEO at Orr Academy High School Wednesday morning.

Kim Foxx's office says it will no longer object to waiving court fees for low-income defendants

The Cook County state’s attorney’s office announced Tuesday it will no longer object to waiving court fees for low-income defendants, a move it said was aimed at reducing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Johnson criticizes media coverage of Chicago violence, calls for youth jobs

In a speech delivered to a group of business leaders on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson voiced his criticism towards the "media," although he did not explicitly mention any specific outlet.

Johnson criticizes media coverage of Chicago violence
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In a speech delivered to a group of business leaders on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson voiced his criticism towards the "media," although he did not explicitly mention any specific outlet.

Protesters take to City Hall in fight against Southside Recycling

Southeast Side residents called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to support them and not allow the metal shredding company to operate in their community.