Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
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Democrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention, trying to keep the party's momentum going after last fall's midterm election success in the critical Midwest.

Chicago City Council vote for independence called into question

A former Illinois lawmaker wants the Chicago City Council to erase a new slate of committee chairs it recently approved.

Rally held in Chicago in support of 'Tennessee Three'
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Local activists, on Monday, rallied in support of the Tennessee Three ? a group of lawmakers who recently led gun control demonstrations on the House floor in response to last month?s elementary school shooting in Nashville.

Illinois leaders rally in support of expelled Tennessee lawmakers
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A special meeting is being called to order Monday afternoon. Nashville Council members are expected to vote to reinstate one of two expelled Tennessee lawmakers.

Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker

A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.

Expelled Tennessee lawmakers may get their seats back

The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.

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.

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson prepares to take office in May
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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.

This state advances bill to arm teachers
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The bill advancement comes a little more than a week after a Nashville school shooting killed six people, including three children.

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.

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.