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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Aldermen give Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $300 million property tax plan the boot
The Chicago City Council emphatically voted down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to hike property taxes by $300 million Thursday ...
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois leaders gather at Soldier Field to honor veterans
During the ceremony, Mayor Johnson gave a special resolution making Chicago a Purple Heart City for retired Illinois Air ...
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 Johnson to attend fallen officer’s funeral despite family’s request not to
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office announced Friday that he will attend the funeral of a fallen Chicago police officer, ...
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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 ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Unveils Inclusive ECRC Strategic Framework to Boost Early Education in Chicago
Mayor Johnson and ECRC unveil a strategic framework at the Early Childhood Town Hall to boost early education in Chicago.
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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.
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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, ...
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 drive business owners to close their doors.