Chicago mayor announces return of 'historic annual event' | FULL REMARKS
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Thursday the city of Chicago will host the second annual Chicago River Swim, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Thursday the city of Chicago will host the second annual Chicago River Swim, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
'It was his instincts': Chicago mayor reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during celebration of life in Chicago for Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during celebration of life in Chicago for Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force
Jewish leaders are pressuring Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish an antisemitism task force, because they believe he’s not doing enough to protect the Jewish community, Fox News Digital has learned.
Jewish leaders are pressuring Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish an antisemitism task force, because they believe he’s not doing enough to protect the Jewish community, Fox News Digital has learned.
Chicago mayor leads celebration as city marks 189 years
Mayor Brandon Johnson kicked off Chicago’s 189th birthday with a celebration at Lookingglass Theatre, highlighting the city’s history, culture and growth from 4,000 residents in 1837 to nearly 2.7 million today.
Mayor Brandon Johnson kicked off Chicago’s 189th birthday with a celebration at Lookingglass Theatre, highlighting the city’s history, culture and growth from 4,000 residents in 1837 to nearly 2.7 million today.
Johnson celebrates new affordable homes in Back of the Yards
Mayor Brandon Johnson took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Back of the Yards neighborhood to celebrate the construction of two new homes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Back of the Yards neighborhood to celebrate the construction of two new homes.
Johnson celebrates new affordable homes in Back of the Yards
Mayor Brandon Johnson took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Back of the Yards neighborhood to celebrate the construction of two new homes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Back of the Yards neighborhood to celebrate the construction of two new homes.
Chicago City Council fails to override mayor's veto of ban on hemp sales
The Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a controversial ban on the sale of some hemp products.
The Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a controversial ban on the sale of some hemp products.
Teen charged in Loop mass shooting that left 7 kids wounded
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a mass shooting in the Loop that left seven teens wounded during a large gathering last November.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a mass shooting in the Loop that left seven teens wounded during a large gathering last November.
Chicago snap curfew proposal revised again, allowing 30-minute police dispersal warning
Chicago leaders are once again revising a proposed “snap curfew" ordinance, with a new draft giving police more flexibility before issuing citations.
Chicago leaders are once again revising a proposed “snap curfew" ordinance, with a new draft giving police more flexibility before issuing citations.
Johnson signs ICE order, Chad the Bird weighs in | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order about ICE and Chad the Bird makes his first appearance and talks Chicago politics.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order about ICE and Chad the Bird makes his first appearance and talks Chicago politics.
Chicago mayor's ICE-related executive order sparks controversy
As a partial government shutdown takes effect, FOX Chicago political correspondent Paris Schutz explains how Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE-related executive order is fueling controversy amid a broader fight over federal funding and enforcement.
As a partial government shutdown takes effect, FOX Chicago political correspondent Paris Schutz explains how Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE-related executive order is fueling controversy amid a broader fight over federal funding and enforcement.
Chicago mayor orders CPD to document illegal activity by immigration agents
A new executive order directs Chicago police to preserve evidence of alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
A new executive order directs Chicago police to preserve evidence of alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
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.