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As Chicago Bears pivot to Arlington Heights, Mayor Brandon Johnson says ‘I’ve done my part’
Asked whether he would be open to any deal allowing the Chicago Bears to break their Soldier Field lease, Mayor Brandon ...
Johnson highlights crime decline and safety measures ahead of holiday weekend
Chicago leaders say crime numbers in the City of Chicago are heading in the right direction. As locals and city leaders ...
2 years after inauguration, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he thinks his poll numbers will bounce back
Currently, Mayor Johnson has strong crime numbers to boast about — a 24% drop in homicides since taking office. But his poll ...
Teen ‘snap curfew’ ordinance stalls in City Council; Mayor Brandon Johnson’s position unclear
The ordinance faced a scheduled vote Wednesday, but Alds. Jason Ervin and Andre Vasquez used a procedural maneuver to delay ...
Chicago Mayor Johnson to speak on summer safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend
With beaches set to open and a holiday weekend looming, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to speak at a summer safety press conference Thursday morning.
Mayor Johnson says he wants the Bears to stay in the city and has done everything he can — now it’s out of his control
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he wants the Bears to stay in the City of Chicago and that he’s done everything he can to keep one ...
Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster
Ishan Daya was one of 20 appointees to Johnson’s new Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group. His website identifies him ...
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Johnson slams lack of diversity in Trump cabinet
A day after the Trump administration launched a probe into the city’s hiring process, Mayor Brandon Johnson stuck by his comments, saying his staff reflects the country’s diversity while Trump’s ...