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Chicago Tribune1y
Editorial: Brandon Johnson’s unconscionable treatment of Dr. Allison Arwady
Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision to remove Chicago public health chief Allison Arwady was bad enough. But the timing and manner were nothing short of unconscionable.
ABC 7 Chicago1y
Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints Dr. Olusimbo Ige as new CDPH commissioner - ABC7 Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday he has appointed Dr. Olusimbo "Simbo" Ige to become the new commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co ...
CBS News1y
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses firing of Dr. Allison Arwady - CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's firing of Dr. Allison Arwady as the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health came about due to two main issues, according to one ...
Chicago Sun-Times1y
Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints new Chicago health commissioner
Three months after summarily firing the woman who led Chicago through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Brandon Johnson has chosen a former New York City public health professional to take Dr. Allison ...
CBS News1y
Activists back Mayor Johnson's firing of Dr. Allison Arwady - CBS Chicago
Group supports mayor's decision to fire Dr. Allison Arwady from Dept. of Health 01:07. CHICAGO (CBS) --A week after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired Dr. Allison Arwady as the commissioner of the ...
NBC Chicago1y
5 key takeaways from Chicago’s ex-top doctor after controversial firing by Mayor Brandon Johnson – NBC Chicago
Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health who spearheaded the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was fired on Friday by Mayor Brandon Johnson, the ...
Fox News2y
Who is Brandon Johnson? What to know about Chicago's next mayor
Progressive mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson and Sen. Bernie Sanders raise their hands to a crowd of supporters at Johnson's rally at the UIC Forum March 30, 2023, in Chicago. (Jim Vondruska ...
WGN-TV1y
Mayor Johnson quotes Tupac when asked about Dr. Arwady firing - WGN-TV
During a Monday press conference at City Hall, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed his decision to fire Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady.
Crain's Chicago Business2y
Johnson would fire Dr. Arwady • Bill targets anti-abortion pregnancy centers • How's that hospital transparency going? - Crain's Chicago Business
BRANDON JOHNSON WOULD FIRE CHICAGO HEALTH CHIEF IF HE'S ELECTED: Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson said last week he would not keep Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr ...
Chicago Sun-Times1y
Brandon Johnson turns to U.S. Sen. John Fetterman's staff for communications help - Chicago Sun-Times
Brandon Johnson turns to U.S. Sen. John Fetterman's staff for communications help Joe Calvello helped Fetterman win a Senate campaign against TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz — a race dominated by ...
Chicago Tribune1y
Mayor Brandon Johnson names Chicago Health commissioner
Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige will succeed Dr. Allison Arwady as Chicago's health commissioner. Mayor Brandon Johnson fired Allison Arwady in August.