Mayor Johnson says Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Union close to contract deal
In a statement late Thursday, Mayor Brandon Johnson said, in speaking with CPS and CTU leaders, "we know they are nearing a ...
Alders want to be included in Mayor Johnson's plan to cover $175M budget shortfall from CPS pensions
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson remains vague about how the city will cover a $175 million budget hole before the end of the month. The shortfall stems from the expected failure by CPS to reimburse the ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces LaKenya White as acting head of COPA
The Mayor's office said the new acting administrator, LaKenya White, is a Chicago native who has worked in various police ...
Chicago mayor fires back at border czar’s ‘reprehensible’ threats to prosecute him over ICE raids
Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ripped border czar Tom Homan after the Trump official threatened to prosecute him if ...
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Johnson rebranding city initiatives into a new economic development strategy
The mayor is launching Build Better Together, a development strategy that pulls from existing programs announced earlier in ...
Illinois Policy1d
Chicago is only big city where mayor gets to fill city council vacancies
Of the 15 largest cities, only Chicago lets its mayor fill vacancies on the city council. Mayor Brandon Johnson is about to ...
Johnson warned to seek Council OK before taking action to cover $175M CPS pension payment
Fifteen anti-administration alderpersons worry that Mayor Brandon Johnson will go around the City Council to avoid risking ...
Mayor Johnson's pick for Springfield lobbyist draws scrutiny
Former 45th Ward Ald. John Arena has no prior relationships or track record in Springfield and is getting a late start on the ...
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Tense City Hall meeting on CTU contract, CPS budget vote ends with ‘handful of issues’ still unresolved
Mayor Brandon Johnson gathered CPS and CTU leaders ahead of a critical vote to amend the school district’s budget to pay for ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson opens up City Hall gift room, promises public access
CHICAGO — As Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration finally unlocked to the press the controversial City Hall “gift room” Monday, tours revealed what lies inside: Quirky, but generally low ...