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Chicago’s mayor vetoes a measure intended to keep children safe.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, former Mayor Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia are all fathers. Their advice to fellow dads is universal. “Just show up. Just be present. Children do appreciate ...
Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to keep making the case for his ordinance, but added that he will not “twist arms” to try to ...
As officials prepare for Trump to escalate immigration enforcement, Johnson says Chicago is prepared to fight in the courts, ...
— Adam Bianchi has been tapped as general superintendent of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. He’s the district ...
The new figure, announced Thursday by the CEO, includes a $175 million pension payment that Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had scathing words Tuesday about not just President Trump, but also former Mayor Rahm Emanuel. ... and poor children — and he was vocal about it," Johnson said.
Mayor Brandon Johnson asserted a mandate to “transform” Chicago Public Schools and expand school investments Wednesday when asked to explain his ongoing effort to push CPS CEO Pedro Martinez ...
Johnson said CPS needs a leader, but didn't say it was Martinez. "Our children deserve a leader who sees them, who values them, and is prepared to invest in them," Johnson said.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced six proposed appointees to the Chicago Board of Education on Monday following uproar over last week’s announcement that the entire board was resigning. During a ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced an investment into early childhood learning and the workers who provide it, calling the financial support a "down payment." “This comes at a critical time ...
Tension between Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Mayor Brandon Johnson continued to grow for yet another day on Monday, with the mayor denying he ever asked Martinez to resign.