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Chicago inspector general, often at odds with Mayor Brandon Johnson, drops push for a second term
IG Deborah Witzburg had previously said she was pursuing another four-year term, teeing up a tough choice for Mayor Brandon ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson talks affordable housing, funding CPS, transportation with Reset callers
The Chicago mayor joined host Sasha-Ann Simons to discuss his vision for a "21st-century model" of governance — and to offer ...
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Johnson avoids financial rebuke as City Council committee rejects stricter bond rules
Opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson sought to rein in city spending, but his allies argued it could grind infrastructure ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson warns NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani: ‘The movement doesn’t always show up’
Asked what advice he would give Zohran Mamdani, Mayor Brandon Johnson alluded to the leftist coalition in Chicago souring on ...
Mayor Johnson's crackdown on retail window signs stalls
The mayor said he wants to improve public safety and aesthetics of retail corridors, but City Council members blasted more ...
Chicago Tribune warns New York to avoid socialist mayoral candidate after 'mistake' Brandon Johnson
The Chicago Tribune cautioned Democratic New York voters about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday, comparing his policies to those of left-wing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
NASCAR won’t hold Chicago Street Race in 2026 while exploring new date, shorter buildout
In a letter Friday to Mayor Brandon Johnson, NASCAR said it is pausing the race because it needs more time to reschedule the ...
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ICE director blasts Chicago mayor over 'disgusting' militarization claims
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons scorched Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday, slamming his "disgusting" claim that ...