Ahead of CTA fiscal cliff, Mayor Brandon Johnson warns Springfield not to hold Chicago hostage for ‘political gain’
Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a pointed endorsement Friday of embattled CTA President Dorval Carter ahead of a potential ...
JB Pritzker blasts Chicago mayor’s team for skipping scheduled calls, being reclusive amid hemp bill battle
Reeling from a recent defeat on hemp legislation, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lashed out at his fellow Democrat, Chicago Mayor ...
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Mayor Johnson vows to ‘work hard this weekend’ after budget vote delay
CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council on Friday handed Mayor Brandon Johnson a defeat ... the values of this city,” Johnson said at a press conference after the meeting. The package was at ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks class size, contract talks, school board appointments
In a sit-down interview with Chalkbeat Tuesday, the mayor talked about contract negotiations with his allies at CTU, his ...
After hemp bill defeat, Illinois Gov. Pritzker rips Chicago Mayor Johnson for poor Springfield relationships
Fresh off a rare defeat in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday delivered some of his sharpest words yet against Mayor ...
CPS schedules press conference to provide update on negotiations with CTU
Chicago Public Schools officials have scheduled a 4 p.m. press conference to provide an update on their ongoing negotiations ...
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Chicago City Council passes budget without property tax hike, but many alders still oppose mayor’s plan
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson ... is a deep mistrust in his administration. The mayor, however, appeared unfazed during an hour-long press conference moments after the proposed budget passed ...
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Aldermen finally pass Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 Chicago budget
In a post-council news conference, the mayor applauded the ... It was the closest budget vote a Chicago mayor has faced in decades but nonetheless a relief for Johnson given the looming Dec ...