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Former Chicago Mayors Rahm Emanuel and Lori Lightfoot are helping Brandon Johnson prepare for his DC testimony
Former foes appear to be putting Chicago Democratic politics aside to help Johnson prepare for a Republican-led hearing.
Mayor Johnson's $830M borrowing plan squeaks through City Council
But the mayor was forced to cast another tie-breaking vote to avoid having the decision on his bond issue put off even longer ...
To help balance Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget, Chicago installing 50 new speed cameras to ticket drivers
The city’s Department of Transportation confirmed this week that it is “actively working” to install the 50 cameras this year ...
Chicago Poll: 80% Disapprove of Johnson, Crime Top Issue
In January 2023, shortly before the February Chicago mayoral elections, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a dismal 22% approval ...
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Mayor Johnson’s office intensifies push for CPS borrowing to avoid leaving city in the red
Johnson’s office and the school district have been locked in a dispute for months over responsibility for a pension payment.
City Council passes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $830 million infrastructure bond plan after pushback
Aldermen approved the plan in a 26-23 vote a day after Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration proposed a version with clearer ...
City Council approves Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million infrastructure bond deal
The City Council narrowly approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's controversial $830 million bond deal to finance neighborhood ...
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Chicago borrows $830M, but mayor can’t use it for Chicago Teachers Union
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson secured approval for his $830 million borrowing plan but can no longer use the money to benefit ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson warns he will need to dip into reserves unless school board approves pension payment, borrowing
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his CFO addressed their March 30 deadline to persuade the school board to make a $175 million ...