Mayor Johnson doubles down on his tax-the-rich mantra as budget deadline approachesBrandon Johnson said he will use his 2027 budget to level the playing field that has allowed corporations to make “more money… than they’ve ever made in the history of the world…" while working people "are standing in lines for food."Chicago Sun-Times23h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget deadline
Mayor Johnson supports embattled school board president candidateMayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his support Wednesday for a candidate for Chicago Board of Education president accused of sexually harassing a minor in 2017.Chicago Tribune1d agoWhole story →EducationBrandon Johnsonchicago school board president election
Mayor Johnson's 911 mental health response teams see uptickMayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promise of rolling out a non-police mental health response team is at the center of a new media blitz by his administration.Chicago Tribune6d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeBrandon Johnsoncare program expansion
World Business Chicago skips hearing on Mayor Brandon Johnson videosIn four videos , the mayor narrates investments on the city's South, West, Southwest and Northwest sides. To critics, the videos amount to campaign-style promotions rather than an effort to attract global businesses.Chicago Tribune7d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago ethics hearing
Mayor Brandon Johnson should join with alders in their blow for fiscal restraintChicago's City Council voted powerfully to restrain future mayors and councils from adding exorbitantly to the city's debt pile. If there's a mayoral veto, they should override.Chicago Tribune7d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago bond authorization vote
