Mayor Johnson to defend Chicago’s sanctuary city status in Washington
Mayor Brandon Johnson will travel to Washington, D.C., next week to defend Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city. “We’re going ...
City Council, make the right call on $830 million city bond sale
Michael Work, 53, shot his ex-girlfriend several times after ramming his car into hers in a parking garage Monday evening ...
Is Mayor Brandon Johnson is ready to defend Chicago's sanctuary city law to Congress?
Former Congressman Luis Gutierrez believes whatever Mayor Brandon Johnson says to Congress could be used against him and Chicago and could lead to federal funds being withheld.
Chicago mayor’s team changes bond issue language as possible vote nears
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is insisting that his reworked $830 million bond issue is critical to city infrastructure.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard facing primary election challenge Tuesday
It's Election Day in several suburbs, including a mayoral primary in Dolton, where Mayor Tiffany Henyard is fighting to keep ...
Chicago-area elections to watch include Dolton mayor, Cicero town president
Chicago-area voters in several communities are heading to the polls on Tuesday in primary elections to help determine which ...
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Dozens of Illinois Communities Vote to Reinstate Grocery Tax, Many More Expected to Follow
Illinois is giving municipalities the ability to reinstitute the 1% grocery tax locally starting in January, when the state ...
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Why a Plan to Borrow $830M to Repair Streets, Sidewalks, Bridges Touched Off a Political Firestorm
The Chicago City Council is set to vote on the proposal Wednesday, after a week-long delay fueled by outrage whipped up on ...
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Johnson pushing CPS to cover disputed $175M pension payment
Johnson won City Council approval of a 2024 budget amendment and 2025 budget that both relied on CPS covering the $175 ...
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Dolton's Heated Mayoral Primary: Incumbent Tiffany Henyard Battles Controversy and Challenger Jason House's Transparency Campaign
Dolton's mayoral race heats up with incumbent Tiffany Henyard, under investigation, facing challenger Jason House focused on ...
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The Rundown: The city’s looming budget deficit
1. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office is intensifying its push for CPS to borrow money to avoid leaving the city in the red ...
Mayor Johnson tightens CPS language, stands pat on $830M infrastructure bond on eve of showdown vote
"This is not a payday loan" Mayor Brandon Johnson declared Tuesday in discussing his $830 million bond issue, up for City Council approval Wednesday. Trying to ensure passage, Johnson has, however, ...