Chicago to break ground on long-awaited Red Line extension project
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other leaders are set to mark the start of construction Friday on the long-delayed CTA Red Line extension.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other leaders are set to mark the start of construction Friday on the long-delayed CTA Red Line extension.
Chicago alderman says police are 'handcuffed' from stopping teen takeovers under mayor
One Chicago alderman is sounding the alarm after a recent wave of teen takeovers taking place under Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson, saying that police are "handcuffed" from stopping them.
One Chicago alderman is sounding the alarm after a recent wave of teen takeovers taking place under Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson, saying that police are "handcuffed" from stopping them.
Chicago mayor speaks after alders fail to override his veto on tipped wage ordinance
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to media after alders fail to override his veto on the tipped wage ordinance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to media after alders fail to override his veto on the tipped wage ordinance.
Chicago mayor wins tipped minimum wage fight
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago alders fail to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.
Johnson's new staff picks, gas prices on the rise | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new staff picks. And, gas prices are on the uptick. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new staff picks. And, gas prices are on the uptick. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Anti-Defamation League reacts to allegations against mayor's office | The Chicago Report
Rebecca Weininger, the regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, joins "The Chicago Report" to discuss the new Andrade allegations of misconduct in the mayor's office.
Rebecca Weininger, the regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, joins "The Chicago Report" to discuss the new Andrade allegations of misconduct in the mayor's office.
Chicago mayor fills key roles for public safety, transportation after city hall shakeup
Mayor Brandon Johnson has made moves to fill out key positions in his cabinet.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has made moves to fill out key positions in his cabinet.
Ex-Chicago official’s emails accuse mayor’s staff of ‘lies’ and ‘hostile work environment’
Former City Human Relations Commissioner Nancy Andrade resigned from her post last month amid a spat over a report on antisemitism she was preparing.
Former City Human Relations Commissioner Nancy Andrade resigned from her post last month amid a spat over a report on antisemitism she was preparing.
Community groups threaten lawsuit against CHA | The Chicago Report
The leadership dispute at the Chicago Housing Authority is escalating and moving beyond Mayor Brandon Johnson and CHA Chairman Matthew Brewer.
The leadership dispute at the Chicago Housing Authority is escalating and moving beyond Mayor Brandon Johnson and CHA Chairman Matthew Brewer.
Chicago South Side birth center breaks ground to expand maternal care
Chicago officials broke ground on a new South Side birthing center Tuesday, marking a step toward expanding maternal health care access in historically underserved communities.
Chicago officials broke ground on a new South Side birthing center Tuesday, marking a step toward expanding maternal health care access in historically underserved communities.
Chicago mayor claps back at CHA chair over CEO pick
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is clapping back at some accusations from a man he's trying to fire.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is clapping back at some accusations from a man he's trying to fire.
CHA Board Chair speaks out against attempted firing: 'I remain operating chair'
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Matthew Brewer is no longer the operating chairman of the $1.4 billion Chicago Housing Authority. Instead, the mayor says he has installed an ally, Commissioner Jawanza Malone.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Matthew Brewer is no longer the operating chairman of the $1.4 billion Chicago Housing Authority. Instead, the mayor says he has installed an ally, Commissioner Jawanza Malone.
Chicago mayor looks to oust CHA Board Chair
Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to move another city leader, but this time, that official won't budge. Chicago Housing Authority Chair Matthew Brewer told Paris Schutz why he's staying put.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to move another city leader, but this time, that official won't budge. Chicago Housing Authority Chair Matthew Brewer told Paris Schutz why he's staying put.
Chicago housing leadership dispute escalates as board chair defies mayor
A standoff unfolds between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority board as its chair refuses to step down amid a contentious CEO selection battle.
A standoff unfolds between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority board as its chair refuses to step down amid a contentious CEO selection battle.
Chicago mayor doubles down on immigrant 'assault' comment after Sheridan Gorman's death
Chicago's mayor in a Tuesday news conference doubled down on recent comments that sparked backlash in the wake of the killing of 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.
Chicago's mayor in a Tuesday news conference doubled down on recent comments that sparked backlash in the wake of the killing of 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.
Chicago to invest $300M in affordable housing, adding more than 1,200 units
Chicago officials announced a more than $300 million investment in affordable housing developments that will create or maintain more than 1,200 units across the city.
Chicago officials announced a more than $300 million investment in affordable housing developments that will create or maintain more than 1,200 units across the city.
Chicago launches 'Repair Chicago' forums as part of reparations effort
Chicago is taking its next step toward reparations, and it starts with listening.
Chicago is taking its next step toward reparations, and it starts with listening.