Ethics concerns raised amid Mayor Brandon Johnson's leave of …
1 day ago · Mayor Brandon Johnson has pushed for the ouster of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez (left). Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file photo Share As the Chicago Teachers Union pushes hard to finalize a contract with ...
A look back at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson through editorials
15 hours ago · Mayor Brandon Johnson announces on Oct. 7, 2024, six school board nominees he’ll appoint once the current board steps down during an event at Sweet Holy Spirit Church in Chicago. (Antonio Perez ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson faced ethics concerns over CPS, union ties
3 days ago · Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a ...
Under Fire, Mayor Brandon Johnson Reverses Deep Cuts to …
Nov 25, 2024 · Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will ask the Chicago City Council to restore 162 now-vacant positions to the Chicago Police Department charged with implementing the court order known as the consent decree.
Mayor Brandon Johnson abandoning $68.5 million property tax ... - CBS News
Dec 15, 2024 · CHICAGO (CBS) --Seeking to get a budget deal done on Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson has dropped plans to seek a $68.5 million property tax hike, sources have told CBS News Chicago, though it ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson's new budget plan has no property tax …
Dec 15, 2024 · Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest plan to try to get aldermen to pass his budget for 2025 contains no increase in property taxes, thanks to a combination of cuts and a controversial idea to extend ...
After 50-0 defeat of his $300 million property tax hike, Mayor Brandon …
Nov 18, 2024 · Three days after the City Council shot down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $300-million property tax increase, top mayoral aides have brokered a deal to cut the tax hike in half as negotiations continue.
Brandon Johnson vows to 'stand firm' after protesters interrupt …
Oct 7, 2024 · While Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed a new school board on Monday, just days after all seven members resigned amid school district chaos, protesters interrupted the mayor’s...
Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls for $300M Property Tax Hike To …
Oct 30, 2024 · Mayor Brandon Johnson called Wednesday for a $300 million property tax hike, the largest increase since 2016, saying he had no choice but to break one of his central campaign promises in order to avoid draconian cuts to city services and thousands of layoffs.
Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives | AP News
Apr 5, 2023 · Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. Tuesday's win is a major victory for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing as the nation’s third-largest city grapples with high crime and financial challenges.