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Mayor Brandon Johnson greets violence interrupters as community leaders gathered to celebrate a state-funded anti-violence program on April 17, 2025, at the Pullman Community Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson reports bigger fundraising numbers, but so do potential opponents

April 18, 2025 at 9:20 a.m.

With the next Chicago mayoral race still two years away, Mayor Brandon Johnson has $1.16 million in the bank. But some potential opponents have more.

People walk through the Chicago's Loop shortly after sunset on March 11, 2025. Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd, proposes giving police officials power to declare temporary curfews for unaccompanied minors anywhere in the city on an as-needed basis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Downtown alderman’s new proposal would give Chicago police power to declare teen curfews citywide when they deem them necessary

April 17, 2025 at 6:14 a.m.

Ald. Brian Hopkins introduced legislation to grant Chicago police brass the authority to declare roving curfews for unaccompanied minors anywhere in the city.

Mayor Brandon Johnson, during a news conference on April 15, 2025, at Chicago City Hall, called President Donald Trump's threats to Democratic city leaders "terrorism." (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Trump’s threats to federal funding: ‘We’re not going to negotiate with terrorists’

April 15, 2025 at 5:13 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson flatly rejected the possibility of stopping by the White House.

Mayor Brandon Johnson walks toward a stand for a news conference after the City Council voted to approve Johnson’s appointment of Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada to represent the 35th Ward during a special council meeting at Chicago City Hall on April 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to Trump threat to revoke federal aid for sanctuary cities

April 11, 2025 at 9:25 a.m.

It’s the latest salvo in the White House’s crackdown on immigration that has Chicago and other Democratic-led cities in the administration's crosshairs.

Chicago Fire Fighters Local 2 President Pat Cleary and Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates march toward Whitney Young High School as dozens of teacher and firefighter union members join forces for fair contracts on March 24, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson still mired in firefighters contract standoff, despite dropping reorganization plan

April 8, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 is rounding out the fourth year of its battle for a new collective bargaining agreement.

Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada gets emotional with his siblings Michael Carvajal, from left, Samantha Carvajal and niece Nora Bradford before City Council members voted to approve him as 35th Ward alderman during a Rules Committee meeting at City Hall on Monday. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Aldermen confirm Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ally to the City Council

April 7, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.

Aldermen approved Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada as alderman of the 35th Ward Carlos Ramirez-Rosa resigned last month to lead the Chicago Park District.

Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions during a news conference at Chicago City Hall on April 1, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to Trump threat to revoke CPS funding over DEI: ‘We’re gonna sue’

April 4, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

Chicago Public Schools receives over $400 million in federal grants under Title I, which targets students who fall below achievement standards.

Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions during a news conference at City Hall where he talked about the Chicago Teachers Union contract, April 1, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson landed a teachers union deal. Was it worth it?

April 4, 2025 at 11:47 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's critics are already pledging to pounce on his close alliance with the teachers union in the 2027 mayoral campaign.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul at the City Club of Chicago on April 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul warns legal community against ‘being complicit’ with Trump

April 1, 2025 at 6:13 p.m.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the legal community needs to stand up against intimidation by the White House.

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates speaks during a news conference announcing a tentative agreement on a contract, at CTU headquarters on April 1, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CTU reaches deal: What’s new and how will it affect CPS students

April 1, 2025 at 7:34 p.m.

The third-largest teachers union in the nation wrapped up bargaining for the first time in 15 years without a strike vote or strike.

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