Mayor Johnson heads to Washington to talk migrant assistance
In Chicago, 20,000 migrants have arrived since last year. Five mayors from major U.S. cities including Brandon Johnson are in Washington D.C. Thursday in hopes of meeting with President Biden to discuss migrant funding. The mayors also want to push for work permits.
West Town residents call on Mayor Johnson, CPD to share their plan to reduce crime
West Town residents are getting fed up with crime in their community and are asking Chicago's leaders to share their plan to stop it.
Chicago mayor speaks out after man charged in Halloween party mass shooting
William Groves, 48, was charged with 15 counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Chicago police announce charges in Halloween party mass shooting
A man has been charged in connection with a mass shooting at a Halloween party that left 15 people wounded Sunday in the Lawndale neighborhood.
Chicago mayor, Illinois governor attend pro-choice gathering
One of the strongest pro-choice organizations in Illinois hosted its 30th annual luncheon on Tuesday.
Chicago mayor attends pro-choice gathering
One of the strongest pro-choice organizations in Illinois hosted its 30th annual luncheon on Tuesday.
Chicago mayor reverses course on Mexican border visit
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday that he will not visit the Southern border, instead he will send a delegation of local leaders starting this Tuesday.
Mayor Johnson reverses course on Mexican border visit, will stay in Chicago to address housing issues
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday that he will not visit the Southern border, instead he will send a delegation of local leaders starting this Tuesday.
Chicago budget: Johnson wants to allocate at least $150M for 'new arrival services'
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid.
Brandon Johnson unveils Chicago's 2024 budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his first budget on Wednesday at City Hall.
Johnson releases Chicago's 2024 budget
The $16.6 billion budget for 2024 calls for expanding social services and jobs for kids, but holds the line on property taxes.
Chicago's mayor unveils $16.6B city budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his first budget on Wednesday at City Hall.
Chicago budget: Johnson wants to allocate at least $150M for ‘new arrival services'
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid. This comes as various communities continue to respond to the growing number of shelters for those families.
Mayor Johnson to present 2024 budget recommendations
As the city faces a budget gap of more than $500 million, Mayor Brandon Johnson will present his 2024 recommendations in front of the City Council Wednesday. The budget forecast shows $200 million in funding going toward the city's migrant situation.
Activists gather in Little Italy to call for return of Columbus statues 3 years after removal
As calls to shift the focus of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day have intensified in recent years, a group of activists in Chicago has increased their demands for Christopher Columbus statues to be reinstalled.
Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes Native American history and culture
"Chicago is a city of immigrants, founded on indigenous land by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and his Potawatomi wife, Kitihawa. So today, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor our roots, and recognize this region’s first communities and their contributions to our great city."
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Johnson, Chicago leaders gather to celebrate Rev. Jesse Jackson's 82nd birthday
Local leaders, family and friends came together on Saturday to honor a civil rights icon.
Johnson, Chicago leaders gather to celebrate Rev. Jesse Jackson's 82nd birthday
Local leaders, family and friends came together on Saturday to honor a civil rights icon.
UAW president, Johnson rally with striking Ford workers in Chicago
President of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Shawn Fain was in Chicago Saturday to rally with workers on strike at the Ford plant on the city's South Side.