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Three days after warning of City Hall housecleaning, Mayor Brandon Johnson gets out the broom

Mayor Brandon Johnson swept out Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee, COPA chief Andrea Kersten and OEMC director Jose Tirado.

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Following budget strife, Mayor Brandon Johnson says passing a spending plan is ‘City Council’s responsibility’

At an inaugural community engagement event to tout Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget, he and his budget director sought to appeal directly to constituents.

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Critics stall final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond issue for infrastructure projects

The mayor's bond plan has sparked intense debate over its potential long-term impact on the city's finances, in particular after recent credit downgrades.

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City Council delays mayor’s $830M bond plan for infrastructure projects

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow $830 million for maintenance and infrastructure projects around the city was tabled Wednesday after debate on the floor of the City Council chambers. WGN's Dana Rebik reports on the bond plan and other measures that hit the floor in front of City Council today.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s infrastructure borrowing plan stalled by City Council opponents

Aldermen used a parliamentary maneuver to stall the scheduled vote on the $830 million bond that Johnson wants to use to pay for a variety of infrastructure projects.

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Mayor Johnson to Form Task Force to Rid CPD of Extremist Groups, After 8 Month Delay

Inspector General Deborah Witzburg urged Mayor Brandon Johnson in July to form a task force as part of an effort to ...

Aviation, COPA chiefs out after Johnson vows to purge disloyal staff

After Mayor Johnson's warning that he was ready to send people packing, Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee and Civilian Office ...

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Chicago Teachers Union leaders are facing a challenge in spring union election

President Stacy Davis Gates and her caucus, which propelled Mayor Johnson into office, are being challenged by a group that says they are closed to differing views.

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Chicago inspector general accuses Mayor Johnson and former Mayor Lightfoot of interfering with investigations

CHICAGO (CBS) --The city's top watchdog has accused Mayor Brandon Johnson and former Mayor Lori Lightfoot of blocking or slowing investigations into allegations of misconduct by withholding ...

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Brandon Johnson begins housecleaning with aviation, emergency management, police accountability chiefs

Jamie Rhee is retiring as the city's aviation chief after seven years in the job, one of several City Hall departures after ...

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Mayor Johnson ‘not intimidated’ after Trump threatens to investigate local leaders in sanctuary cities

Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Share Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Thursday dismissed President Donald Trump’s threats of potential federal investigations and prosecutions over immigration ...

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Editorial: What should happen when Mr. Johnson goes to Washington

Johnson will be walking onto his biggest stage yet and rather than being surrounded by friendly backers and fellow ...

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Brandon Johnson asked to testify at Congressional hearing on ‘sanctuary cities'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been asked to testify before a Congressional committee on the city’s “sanctuary city” policies. According to a letter from Rep. James Comer, the chairman of ...

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More than 100 arrested in Chicago area as targeted immigration enforcement efforts continue

CHICAGO (CBS) -- More than 100 people in the Chicago area have been arrested this week as the federal government begins targeted immigration enforcement efforts. Chicago Police Supt. Larry ...

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Mayor Johnson preps for sanctuary city testimony, seeks state funds for transportation and education

Mayor Brandon Johnson is preparing for his upcoming showdown with a congressional committee investigating sanctuary cities. He is also counting on state help to deal with some pressing needs in ...

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