Chicago mayor urges Biden to extend work permits to undocumented workers
Mayor Brandon Johnson is urging the Biden administration to extend work permits to undocumented workers.
Chicago mayor urges Biden to extend work permits to undocumented workers
Mayor Brandon Johnson is urging the Biden administration to extend work permits to undocumented workers.
Chicago plans to convert downtown office buildings into affordable housing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving forward with a plan to reimagine some Loop office buildings into housing.
Chicago mayor unveils plan: Revamp Loop buildings into affordable housing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving forward with a plan to reimagine some Loop office buildings into housing.
Johnson unveils plan to convert Loop office buildings into housing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving forward with a plan to re-imagine some Loop office buildings into housing. On Wednesday, he announced details on the next steps in the LaSalle Street Reimagined Initiative.
New partnership to develop housing on LaSalle
Big improvements are coming to LaSalle street in downtown Chicago.
Chicago alderman proposes full City Council vote on ShotSpotter ward by ward
Chicago City Council members on Monday debated whether they want the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter to continue in their wards.
Chicago aldermen debate future of ShotSpotter in their wards
Chicago City Council members on Monday debated whether they want the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter to continue in their wards.
Chicago gets first-ever Chief Homelessness Officer
Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed Sendy Soto as Chicago’s first Chief Homelessness Officer on Monday. Soto will be tasked with developing a five-year plan to address the homelessness crisis in Chicago.
HUD secretary announces funding for Chicago housing
The acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development made a major announcement in Chicago on Thursday.
HUD secretary announces funding for Chicago housing
The acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development made a major announcement in Chicago on Thursday.
Chicago Park District workers vote to strike over wages, benefits
Workers from the Chicago Park District have voted in favor of going on strike as they seek resolution to grievances related to low wages and inadequate benefits.
Chicago Park District programming returns to 5 facilities after serving as migrant shelters
Programming is slated to return to five Chicago Park District facilities that currently serve as temporary emergency shelters for migrants.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff to retire next month
Rich Guidice, the chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, announced he will retire at the end of March.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff Rich Guidice to retire
Rich Guidice, the chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, announced he will retire at the end of March.
Johnson defiant in defeat after 'Bring Chicago Home' initiative fails
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday spoke out after his "Bring Chicago Home" initiative failed to inspire voters.
Johnson speaks out after 'Bring Chicago Home' initiative fails
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday spoke out after his "Bring Chicago Home" initiative failed to inspire voters.
Chicago voters decide on controversial real estate tax hike referendum
A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.
Votes keep rolling in for Illinois primary election
Voters are casting their ballots today at sites across the Chicago area. We're digging deeper into the historically low voter turnout and why officials say they're worried.
Chicago's migrant shelters prepare for evictions amid measles outbreak
Despite the ongoing measles outbreak, some of Chicago's migrant shelters are set to begin evictions this weekend after Mayor Brandon Johnson imposed a 60-day limit for those staying at the facilities.