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Artists rip Mayor Brandon Johnson’s arts commissioner, department ‘dysfunction’ in letter
The letter, posted to Instagram Wednesday as a petition people can sign, harshly criticizes Department of Cultural Affairs ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces LaKenya White as acting head of COPA
The Mayor's office said the new acting administrator, LaKenya White, is a Chicago native who has worked in various police ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s New Approach to Building Affordable Housing in Chicago Faces Skeptical City Council
Even after a four-hour hearing, several alderpeople said they were not prepared to vote on the proposal designed to leverage ...
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The ‘Re-Reconstruction’: Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on outreach to Black Chicago
On New Year’s Day, Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed 2025 by reminding Chicago leaders of the headwinds Black politicians like him face. The mayor sent a Crusader piece from last October titled ...
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Mayor Johnson's staff finally opens gift room, plans to allow public viewing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration is implementing a new public viewing policy for City Hall's gift room, which houses gifts received on behalf of the city. Starting in April ...
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Aldermen confirm Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ally to the City Council
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s choice to ... resigned last month to lead the Chicago Park District. Quezada’s confirmation marks Johnson’s first mayoral appointment to the council.