Chicago leaders push new enforcement powers for sanctuary city ordinance after Minneapolis tragedy
City alders advanced a proposal giving COPA authority to investigate police or officials who violate Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance, a move leaders say is urgent following this past weekend’s events in Minneapolis.
City alders advanced a proposal giving COPA authority to investigate police or officials who violate Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance, a move leaders say is urgent following this past weekend’s events in Minneapolis.
Johnson, Pritzker join calls to abolish ICE after fatal Minnesota shooting
Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson joined growing calls to abolish ICE after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minnesota.
Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson joined growing calls to abolish ICE after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minnesota.
Chicago City Council delays vote on curfew proposal to stop teen takeovers
Alders are slated to take up a revised plan to allow a curfew for teenagers aimed at stopping mass gatherings.
Alders are slated to take up a revised plan to allow a curfew for teenagers aimed at stopping mass gatherings.
Volunteers mark MLK Day with service at Chicago high school
Hundreds of volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Morgan Park High School, honoring his legacy through a large-scale day of service aimed at giving back to the school and the community.
Hundreds of volunteers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Morgan Park High School, honoring his legacy through a large-scale day of service aimed at giving back to the school and the community.
Kamala Harris to deliver keynote address at Chicago event honoring MLK's legacy
Chicago will mark Dr. King's legacy with former VP Kamala Harris delivering the keynote address at the annual MLK Interfaith Breakfast.
Chicago will mark Dr. King's legacy with former VP Kamala Harris delivering the keynote address at the annual MLK Interfaith Breakfast.
Chicago City Council advances ‘snap curfew’ plan despite mayor’s opposition
Chicago’s so-called “snap curfew” ordinance is moving forward after the City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 11–4 to advance a revised version of the plan, even as Mayor Brandon Johnson says he opposes it.
Chicago’s so-called “snap curfew” ordinance is moving forward after the City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 11–4 to advance a revised version of the plan, even as Mayor Brandon Johnson says he opposes it.
Chicago mayor warns of possible mid-year layoffs due to budget uncertainties
Mayor Johnson said he was concerned about budget projections for this year which might lead to layoffs.
Mayor Johnson said he was concerned about budget projections for this year which might lead to layoffs.
Johnson welcomes new year, highlights drop in Chicago violence
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the New Year with a video message to residents focused on reflection, optimism, and the work ahead for the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the New Year with a video message to residents focused on reflection, optimism, and the work ahead for the city.
Chicago mayor wants state lawmakers to tax ‘ultra-rich’ to help city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state's highest earners to help fund the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state's highest earners to help fund the city.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t veto budget passed by City Council
Even without his signature, the budget passed by the City Council will go into effect in the new year.
Even without his signature, the budget passed by the City Council will go into effect in the new year.
Chicago mayor doesn't sign nor veto budget deal, what this means
A Chicago budget deal will take effect after Mayor Brandon Johnson didn't sign nor veto the proposal.
A Chicago budget deal will take effect after Mayor Brandon Johnson didn't sign nor veto the proposal.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson mulls possible veto on newly passed budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing a big decision about whether to veto the budget passed by the City Council over the weekend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing a big decision about whether to veto the budget passed by the City Council over the weekend.
Alders pass 2026 budget
With just days to spare, a renegade coalition of aldermen approved the spending portion of a budget opposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
With just days to spare, a renegade coalition of aldermen approved the spending portion of a budget opposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Chicago City Council passes 2026 budget, rejects corporate head tax
The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.
The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.
City Council passes a 2026 budget
City Council approved the so-called alternative revenue ordinance by a 29 to 19 vote. It closes a nearly 1 point $2 billion gap by legalizing video gambling terminals in bars and restaurants, selling of debt to collectors, and institute a host of new revenue items like a new cloud computing tax.
City Council approved the so-called alternative revenue ordinance by a 29 to 19 vote. It closes a nearly 1 point $2 billion gap by legalizing video gambling terminals in bars and restaurants, selling of debt to collectors, and institute a host of new revenue items like a new cloud computing tax.
Chicago City Council approves $16.7 billion alternative budget
After months of debate, jockeying and dissent, the Chicago City Council has passed a $16.7 billion budget, though not everyone is satisfied.
After months of debate, jockeying and dissent, the Chicago City Council has passed a $16.7 billion budget, though not everyone is satisfied.
Bears’ potential move to Indiana draws sharp reactions from both states
The Chicago Bears shocked fans Wednesday night with a letter announcing the team is exploring Northwest Indiana as a potential site for a new stadium.
The Chicago Bears shocked fans Wednesday night with a letter announcing the team is exploring Northwest Indiana as a potential site for a new stadium.
As Bears consider NW Indiana, Chicago mayor insists team ‘belongs in Chicago’
With the Bears now poking across state lines for potential stadium sites, Mayor Brandon Johnson is forcefully reasserting his claim: the team’s home is — and should remain — Chicago.
With the Bears now poking across state lines for potential stadium sites, Mayor Brandon Johnson is forcefully reasserting his claim: the team’s home is — and should remain — Chicago.
Bears expand stadium site search to NW Indiana; Chicago mayor pushes back: 'They belong in Chicago'
Amid the Bears’ wider search for a new stadium site, the mayor refused to speculate on the team’s motivations but reaffirmed that Chicago provides the strongest long-term home — and said he’s ready to continue discussions.
Amid the Bears’ wider search for a new stadium site, the mayor refused to speculate on the team’s motivations but reaffirmed that Chicago provides the strongest long-term home — and said he’s ready to continue discussions.