Brandon Johnson's disapproval at 53%A new poll commissioned by the Mansueto Institute and conducted by NORC finds 53% of Chicagoans disapprove of Mayor Brandon Johnson, and only a quarter of his 2023 voters pick him first. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias leads the early field as candidates begin filing petitions Monday.Chicago Tribune6d agoWhole story →Brandon Johnson
Chicago puts in bid to host 2031 FIFA Women's World CupWhile the Chicago Sports Commission would lead the charge, a spokesperson said Mayor Brandon Johnson's office sent a letter of support of the initiative to the U.S. Soccer Federation earlier this month.Chicago Sun-Times8d agoWhole story →Brandon Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson campaign fundraising trails challengersLast quarter Mayor Brandon Johnson pulled in one of the lowest fundraising hauls out of the declared 2027 mayoral field.Chicago Tribune8d agoWhole story →GovernmentBrandon Johnsonchicago mayoral campaign finance
White House rebukes Mayor Brandon Johnson over reparations claimsThe White House fired back at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after he claimed Donald Trump ignored reparations demands while enriching the wealthy.Fox News10d agoWhole story →Brandon Johnson
Aldermen fail to override Mayor Brandon Johnson veto on bond rulesAldermen fell one vote short of overriding Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto pen Wednesday, ending their push to make it harder for him to issue city debt.Chicago Tribune10d agoWhole story →Brandon Johnson
New gunshot detection system debuting in ChicagoMayor Brandon Johnson is debuting a new gunshot detection system to replace ShotSpotter in some of the neighborhoods that see the most shootings, his administration told aldermen on Tuesday.Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →JusticeBrandon Johnson
Mayor Johnson renews fight for his failed corporate head taxBy resurrecting his bid to impose a corporate head tax, Brandon Johnson is defying the line in the sand drawn by the coalition of conservative and moderate Council members who rejected the head tax a year ago.Chicago Sun-Times4d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnson
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes for more violence interventionMayor Brandon Johnson is asking aldermen to ramp up spending on community violence intervention and launch a new office aimed at decreasing gun violence, part of an effort he says will help Chicago’s sharp decrease in violence continue.Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →JusticeBrandon Johnson
Editorial: A jury vindicates a City Council uprising against settling cases against the policeBrandon Johnson wants $480 million to fund police settlements. Are too many cases going that way?Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →SecurityBrandon Johnson
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to release 2027 budget with new taxesThe address comes five months ahead of the next Chicago mayoral election, with Johnson running for a second term amid a crowded field of candidates.NBC 5 Chicago4d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnson
7 Ways Trump Lost His 2024 CoalitionPresident Donald Trump has worked hard to every key group that swung him back into the White House, and his MAGA base is now all he’s got left. Here are seven ways he lost his 2024 coalition.New York Magazine14h agoWhole story →Donald Trump
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson dance video draws criticism on social mediaChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's viral dance video is drawing fierce backlash on social media as critics highlight the city's rising crime problem and shootings.Fox News1mo agoWhole story →JusticeBrandon Johnsonchicago mayor criticism
Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaignChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans.Chicago Tribune1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentJusticeBrandon Johnsonchicago mayoral election
Aldermen warn Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson against head taxA majority of City Council members came out Monday in opposition to Mayor Brandon Johnson taking another go at a corporate employee head tax in the upcoming 2027 budget.Chicago Tribune26d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Brandon Johnson to Seek Second Term as Mayor of ChicagoDespite low popularity ratings, Mr. Johnson said he wanted to double down on his progressive agenda and focus on improving life for working-class residents.The New York Times1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago mayoral election
Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes debt issuance rule backed by aldermenMayor Brandon Johnson issued a veto late Friday to an ordinance passed by aldermen to require more City Council support before City Hall issues debt.Chicago Tribune10d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildBrandon Johnsonchicago debt issuance veto
City Hall lawyer out in latest Johnson administration exitChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's corporation counsel is retiring from City Hall, his office announced Tuesday in the latest shakeup of his administration.Chicago Tribune1mo agoWhole story →Brandon Johnson
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to release 2027 budget with new taxesThe address comes five months ahead of the next Chicago mayoral election, with Johnson running for a second term amid a crowded field of candidates.NBC 5 Chicago4d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnson
