Mayor Johnson plans to attend funeral for Officer Martinez despite family not wanting him there
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office said he plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson makes no promises after warnings over proposed police reform cuts
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday pushed back on criticism that his Chicago police budget plan endangers the department’s ...
Budget hearing focuses on Chicago police funds as aldermen look to close nearly $1B deficit
A hearing Friday zeroed in on the Chicago Police Department's budget as the city faces a nearly billion-dollar budget ...
Illinois AG Raoul warns Mayor Johnson to reconsider police reform budget cuts or risk city being held in contempt
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins a chorus of reforms advocates who have sounded the alarm about Johnson’s proposal ...
Possible Chicago liquor tax hike would be a disaster for business, hospitality industry says
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could ...
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Chicago City Council unanimously rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike
The mayor and council members are now negotiating hikes to taxes and fees on alcohol, streaming services and garbage ...
Brandon Johnson's police budget cuts would deal 'devastating blow' to reform push, federal monitor says
The proposed budget cuts would be a step backward for the CPD reform process at a pivotal point — just when progress is ...
Chicago mayor called out for claiming Trump is a threat to Black families: 'Americans have spoken'
Chicago gangster-turned-community activist Tyrone Muhammad joined "Fox & Friends" to react to comments made by Chicago Mayor ...
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Chicago Teachers Union spent $1.74M trying to take over Chicago school board
The Chicago Teachers Union spent $1.74 million on its endorsed school board candidates. But most of them were defeated, ...
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Illinois Attorney General Urges Chicago Mayor to Reconsider Police Reform Cuts Amid Legal Concerns
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul warns Chicago Mayor Johnson not to cut funding for police reform, risking contempt of court.
Calls for cuts and additional spending at Chicago Police Department budget hearing
City Hall’s turbulent budget negotiations turned to focus on the city’s police force Friday, with aldermen split pushing for ...
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Chicago City Council rejects property tax hike
The Chicago City Council delivered a strong rebuke of Mayor Brandon Johnson's fiscal 2025 budget on Thursday, rejecting a $300 million property tax increase.