New Lenox mayor says he won't attend Johnson's meeting on migrants: 'You cannot say we're a sanctuary state'
Some suburban mayors, like New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, say they weren't planning on attending anyway.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins kids at MLK Baseball Camp
It may be freezing outside, but that doesn't mean kids can't play a little baseball — inside, of course.
Chicago mayor joins kids at MLK Baseball Camp
It may be freezing outside, but that doesn't mean kids can't play a little baseball — inside, of course.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits youth guidance event
The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in several events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for federal help after latest plane of migrants arrives in Chicago area
Hours after a plane from Texas carrying 355 migrants arrived early Sunday morning in Rockford, Mayor Brandon Johnson repeated his plea for more federal support to address the ongoing migrant situation.
Johnson taps $95M in federal COVID-19 relief funds for migrant housing costs: report
Chicago's mayor has decided to use the city's budget surplus of $95 million to accommodate the mounting costs of the thousands of illegal migrants pouring into the city.
Brandon Johnson joins US mayors pleading for help amid border crisis
Biden administration officials are in Mexico City this week trying to find ways to mitigate the influx of illegal border crossings. Meanwhile, mayors of sanctuary cities, including Chicago, are pleading for more help.
Chicago mayor on migrant crisis: 'Entire country is now at stake' without significant assistance from Biden
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warned the entire country "is at stake" if President Biden doesn't spend resources addressing the migrant crisis that is overwhelming his city.
New affordable housing opens on Chicago's NW Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Maria Elena Housing Development in Albany Park.
Chicago updates 'new arrivals plan' as police districts clear housing of migrants
Mayor Brandon Johnson is praising his administration for its handling of the migrant situation, placing blame on Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Chicago updates 'new arrivals plan' for migrants
To date, Chicago has welcomed more than 26,000 migrants from the southern border, and after months of efforts to catch up, all of the city's police districts are now cleared from housing individuals.
Chicago mayor responds to death of 5-year-old staying at migrant shelter
Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to the death of a five-year-old boy who was staying at a migrant shelter and died after becoming ill.
Fulton Market Assoc. accuses Chicago mayor of 'breaking the law' for housing migrants in certain buildings
The Fulton Market Association is raising concerns regarding the use of buildings meant for manufacturing that now house migrants, calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over the apparent zoning violation.
Chicago's Fulton Market Association demands migrants be relocated
The Fulton Market Association is raising concerns regarding the use of buildings meant for manufacturing that now house migrants, calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over the apparent zoning violation.
Chicago alderman rips into colleagues over sanctuary city vote
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Chicago unveils 'People's Plan for Community Safety' to combat crime
Chicago on Thursday revealed its comprehensive strategy, titled the "People's Plan for Community Safety," aimed at tackling crime in the city at its foundational levels.
Chicago mayor unveils community safety strategy
On Thursday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed his comprehensive strategy, titled the "People's Plan for Community Safety," aimed at tackling crime in the city at its foundational levels.
Chicago voters won’t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Pressure mounts on Chicago mayor as costs for failed Brighton Park migrant site reach nearly $1M
As scrutiny intensifies over the failed Brighton Park migrant site, questions about the financial toll on the city are taking center stage.
Pressure mounts on Mayor Johnson as costs for failed Brighton Park migrant site reach nearly $1M
As scrutiny intensifies over the failed Brighton Park migrant site, questions about the financial toll on the city are taking center stage.