Mayor Brandon Johnson talks crime, taxes and reelection plans in FOX Chicago interview

Will Mayor Brandon Johnson run for reelection? During a one-on-one interview with Chicago's Morning News, he addressed crime, taxes, the city's budget and said a decision on his political future is coming "real soon." Watch the full interview.

Chicago mayor answers questions on crime, taxes and a possible reelection run
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins FOX Chicago for a one-on-one interview covering crime, the city's budget, taxes, public safety leadership and whether he plans to seek reelection.

Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed, Millionaire Tax developments | The Chicago Report
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Jessica Dixon Heitman was sworn in on Tuesday to fill the vacancy of ex-Rep. Harry Benton. And, City Council has voted against Mayor Johnson's proposal for a citywide vote on a millionaire tax. 

The 117th NAACP National Convention is underway at McCormick Place
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Celebrities and local leaders took the stage today at the 117th NAACP National Convention at McCormick Place. FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing was there hosting ChicagoLIVE.

Chicago leaders clash over competing renter protection plans
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Chicago alderpeople agree renters need stronger protections, but competing proposals have created a divide over how those changes should be implemented.

Mayor Johnson's proposed renter protections face pushback
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed renter protections are receiving pushback from many, including Ald. Nicole Lee (11th). Lee joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a newly proposed rental ordinance that would serve as an alternative.

University of Chicago poll: Under 14% of voters approve of Mayor Johnson reelection run
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A new poll from University of Chicago found over half of voters oppose Mayor Johnson running for reelection. Christopher Berry from the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation joins Good Day to talk about the findings and what's next for the Chicago mayoral election.

City Council blocks mayor's CHA picks, Carol Ammons investigation | The Chicago Report
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The City Council blocked Mayor Brandon Johnson's CHA commissioner picks. And, Springfield is still making headlines after launching an investigation into the misconduct allegations against Rep. Carol Ammons. All this and more on "The Chicago Report.

Illinois state rep. indicted, protecting renters ordinance | The Chicago Report
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A federal grand jury has indicted Democratic Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband on wire fraud charges. And, what does the protecting renters ordinance do? We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report." 

Brandon Johnson taps new leader of Chicago Dept. of Public Health

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Dr. Garth Walker as the next commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Race for Chicago mayor just got bigger
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A Chicago cardiologist and former nurse has announced she is running to become the city's next mayor.

Ald. Raymond Lopez on creating safe spaces for Chicago's youth
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Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss solutions to teen takeovers and how to create safe spaces for Chicago's youth.

Chicago must replace all of its lead pipes, an estimated $12B project | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the nation, and a federal mandate now requires all of them to be replaced. Chakena Sims of the National Resources Defense Council joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.

What happens next after Chicago's top cop retires?
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Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is retiring July 15, setting off a nationwide search for the city's next police leader. Here's what happens next.

New renter ordinance, Bears stadium search expands | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new renter's ordinance and what it may entail for landlords. And, the Bears are looking at a second possible stadium location in Hammond. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report."