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 ...
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 ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300M property tax hike could be scuttled after special City Council meeting Thursday
The City Council will take a vote Thursday on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike, announced when ...
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 ...
Mayor Johnson to attend funeral for Officer Martinez despite claim family doesn't want him there
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office said he plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez ...
Top cop Larry Snelling affirms commitment to consent decree, wins reversal of one of Mayor Johnson's cuts
To improve officer wellness and prevent police suicides, the Chicago Police Department needs a mental health clinician in every one of its 22 police districts, according to the department's initial ...
Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators
House Speaker Mike Johnson says that he will “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee not release the results of ...
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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.
Editorial: Aldermen must force Mayor Brandon Johnson to find solutions other than a massive property tax hike
The Editorial Board met with the mayor for the first time since his election and appreciated the opportunity. Here are our ...
With CTU ally Mayor Brandon Johnson in charge, voters reject several union-backed school board candidates
Voters in the city’s school board elections appeared to be rejecting most of the CTU’s candidates, signaling the union’s ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson won't commit to alternatives to property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson wouldn't commit on Tuesday when asked if he would support possible alternatives to his proposal to ...