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 Tribune3d agoWhole story →SecurityBrandon 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 Tribune3d 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-Times3d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon 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 Brandon Johnson proposing corporate head tax againMayor Brandon Johnson will again propose Chicago hit big corporations with an employee head tax — with an exemption in poor parts of the city.Chicago Tribune4d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnson
Chicago Seeks to Borrow for Police Settlements, Revive Head TaxChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget for next year includes a renewed push for a per-employee head tax on businesses and a request to sell millions in bonds to pay down settlements and judgments for past police misconduct.Bloomberg Tax News3d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyBrandon Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson budget speech pitches his fourth budget planMayor Brandon Johnson told aldermen Wednesday it's imperative to invest in Chicago's future generation in the next budget.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Chicago city budget includes $285 million for CPSMayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed city budget includes $285 million for Chicago Public Schools — only half of what the district received last year.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago city budget proposal
Facing another budget crisis, Brandon Johnson offers a campaign document rather than solutionsMayor Brandon Johnson's 2027 budget is more fiscally and economically reckless than any of his budgets to date. And that's saying something.Chicago Tribune2d agoWhole story →Brandon Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson launches property tax relief programChicago is launching a property tax program setting aside $500,000 to pay for debt relief for households in three South Side neighborhoods.Chicago Tribune2d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago property tax relief launch
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
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 calls for taxes on big corporationsMayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday again argued large corporations must pay more taxes to help Chicago balance its books.Chicago Tribune11d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
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
Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes Chicago data center moratoriumMayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center moratorium ordinance Wednesday aimed at blocking the controversial developments from popping up in Chicago for one year.Chicago Tribune1mo agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetBrandon Johnsonchicago data center moratorium
Willie Wilson announces 4th run for Chicago mayorWilson joins a field of seven other mayoral candidates, including Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Comptroller Susana Mendoza, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Cook County Board Commissioner George Cardenas. Mayor Brandon Johnson has not announced whether he's running for a second term.Chicago Sun-Times2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Quigleychicago mayoral election
Chicago city budget includes $285 million for CPSMayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed city budget includes $285 million for Chicago Public Schools — only half of what the district received last year.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago city budget proposal
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
