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 ...
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 ...
Mayor Johnson, developers break ground on new affordable housing project in Chicago's Loop
Mayor Johnson and the developers selected for the project broke ground at 79 W. Monroe St. and shared more on what they're ...
Incumbent North Chicago mayor faces two challengers who think the city needs a change
North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr., is seeking his sixth term leading the city while two challengers—Ald. Anthony Coleman, 2nd Ward, and David Hood—believe it is time for a change.
Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team
Mayor Brandon Johnson adding Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team, part of his efforts to improve relations in the capital ...
Feud between CTU, SEIU threatens Mayor Johnson's political future
The host committee for an upcoming fundraiser for Brandon Johnson doesn't include the Service Employees International Union ...
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Why did the mayor of Lynwood, Illinois take home triple the pay budgeted for her office?
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary, after hearing ...
Power struggle delays filling one of Chicago's most important and highest-paid jobs — Choose Chicago CEO
The permanent position that has commanded a $520,000 salary has been vacant for more than a year. Now, Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Chicago mayor appoints LaKenya White as acting interim COPA Chief Administrator
CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has named LaKenya White as the acting interim Chief Administrator for the Civilian ...
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Sanctuary and restriction: A look at Chicago mayors’ wildly different approaches to immigrants
As far back as 1855, mayors have dictated how immigrants should be a part of the city. That relationship has yielded stronger ...
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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 ...