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Group opposing Mayor Brandon Johnson and allies raises $10 million, progressives decry ‘sucker politics’
Mailers sent earlier this year by the dark money Common Ground Collective argue “Chicago is in chaos” in a bid to beat up ...
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Week in Review: Pritzker Demands More Fight From ‘Do-Nothing Democrats’; Snap Curfew Proposal Stalls
The governor calls on Democrats to step up their game in opposing the Trump administration. And Mayor Brandon Johnson visits Springfield with a wish list for Chicago — is it too late in the session to ...
In Springfield, Johnson says ‘modest’ funding boost to city would help entire state
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s meeting with key powerbrokers at the statehouse comes as the city faces a projected budget shortfall ...
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools Chief Education Officer discusses future of CPS: 'Time to step out'
Chicago Public School CEO Pedro Martinez leaves next month. His second in command, Bogdana Chkoumbova, will leave at the same time. ABC7 spoke with CPS' Chief Education Officer on Friday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration joins lawsuit against Trump to block federal worker firings
The suit targets a broad array of figures in Trump’s government as defendants, from DOGE head Elon Musk to Defense Secretary ...
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Chicago’s housing red tape remains tangled 1 year since mayor’s pledge
It's been a year since Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released his ‘Cut the Tape’ report to boost affordable housing and ...
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Newly revised curfew ordinance poised for committee approval — over Mayor Johnson's objections
The newly-revised ordinance aims to prevent large groups of young people summoned by social media from assembling downtown, a phenomenon known as "teen trends." The gatherings often have turned ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson hesitant on giving police ‘snap’ teen curfew power
Mayor Brandon Johnson pointed to ongoing negotiations over a curfew ordinance to control teen gatherings, but did not say ...