Brandon Johnson poised to suggest property tax hike after campaigning against it: reports
Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly planning to propose a property tax hike as part of tomorrow's budget address after previously campaigning against it.
Brandon Johnson poised to suggest property tax hike after campaigning against it: reports
Mayor Brandon Johnson is discussing the idea of a property tax increase for the city. He's set to bring it up at City Council's meeting tomorrow but little details are known.
New CPS board members sworn in amid leadership changes, parent concerns
The newly appointed Chicago School Board members introduced themselves Thursday at the Agenda Review Committee meeting.
Johnson faces pressure to remove extremists from CPD
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing mounting pressure to fulfill his campaign promise to remove extremists from the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago mayor faces pressure to remove extremists from CPD
Mayor Brandon Johnson faces mounting pressure to fulfill his campaign promise to remove extremists from the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
'That is our goal': Chicago mayor nets council win on controversial borrowing plan
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Mayor Johnson nets council win on controversial borrowing plan
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Chicago to consolidate shelter systems for migrants, homeless by 2025
Chicago officials announced plans Monday to consolidate the New Arrivals shelter system that has managed migrants and integrate it into the city's broader homelessness services under a new initiative.
Chicago to consolidate shelter system for migrants, people without housing by 2025
Chicago officials announced plans Monday to consolidate the New Arrivals shelter system that has been dealing with migrants and integrate it into the city's broader homelessness services under a new initiative.
Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
City Council holds hearing on Chicago Public Schools budget turmoil
A heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as aldermen questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's budget problems and its growning battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
No Chicago Board of Education members showed up to City Council meeting on CPS budget
Some City Council members expressed frustration that no members of the Board of Education showed up.
CPS budget to come under microscope during City Council committee meeting
Parents of students at Chicago Public Schools should get some more answers this morning, after the resignation of the entire school board.
Group calling for additional Chicago police district on Southwest Side
A large group of people, filled with elected officials, organizations and Chicago residents, came together to call for an additional Chicago police district on the Southwest Side.
Illinois lawmakers urge Chicago mayor to convert armory near Midway Airport into police precinct
A push to transform a former armory near Midway Airport into a new Chicago police station is gaining federal support.
Push for new Chicago police station near Midway gets support from Illinois congressmen
A push to transform a former armory near Midway Airport into a new Chicago police station is gaining federal support.
Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor sees aldermanic support dwindle amid CPS board turmoil
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sees aldermanic support dwindling in the face of the Chicago Public Schools board turmoil in this new episode of "Paris on Politics."
CPS CEO Martinez claims Mayor Johnson rejected funding request amid budget dispute
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez claims Mayor Brandon Johnson rejected a $462 million request for pension payments and raises, proposing a short-term loan instead.
CPS CEO Martinez claims Mayor Johnson rejected funding request amid budget dispute
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez claims he asked Mayor Brandon Johnson for money to fund a CPS pension payment and raises for teachers, but the mayor declined.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez speaks as tensions tighten with mayor
Political reporter Paris Schutz had an exclusive one-on-one interview with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and got his take on the school board drama.