Ex-Ald. John Arena is Mayor Johnson's new Springfield lobbyist. Some alderpeople don't like it.
Arena has no prior relationships or track record in Springfield, and is getting a late start on the city’s formidable to-do ...
Mayor Johnson takes campaign cash from lawyer whose firm has pending lawsuits against City Hall
Although legal, the campaign contributions to Friends of Brandon Johnson from a prominent Loop law firm are the latest ...
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Mayor Johnson lacks the votes to compel CPS to make city pension payment, giving him days to find the cash
Seven of 20 school board members say they oppose reimbursing the city for the payment, leaving the mayor without enough yes ...
Mayor Johnson honors Chicago Hope Academy basketball team for first state title
Over the weekend, the Chicago Hope Academy boys’ basketball team won the Class 1A Illinois state title against Northwest ...
Mayor Johnson celebrates “Friday Night Live” 5th anniversary show with WTOC
Five years ago, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson started a little Facebook live show called “Friday Night Live”! Since the city was ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says there is no reason for a teachers' strike to happen
The mayor met Wednesday with CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, ...
Mayor Johnson again appeals CPS to make $175M pension payment ahead of budget vote
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his finance team continued to try to find a solution for Chicago Public Schools to repay the city $175 million for a pension payment.
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Mayor Johnson calls top players to his office to broker end to CPS budget standoff
“Mayor Johnson believes that averting a work stoppage is in the best interest of all Chicagoans and his hope is that he can help find a compromise that is suitable to all parties involved.
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Mayor Johnson again appeals CPS to make $175M pension payment ahead of budget vote
CHICAGO (WLS) -- On Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson and his finance team continued to try to find a solution for Chicago Public Schools to repay the city $175 million for a pension payment.