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Mayor Brandon Johnson appears before the House Oversight Committee on March 5, 2025, during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington about sanctuary cities and immigration policy. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Trump Justice Department sends letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson about alleged antisemitism on campuses

March 13, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

A Justice Department-led task force requested Mayor Brandon Johnson discuss with federal officials his response to antisemitism at Chicago schools and colleges.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, left, stands by as CPS officials talk about recommendations from a third-party fact finder, aimed at helping them settle on a contract with the Chicago Teachers Union, during a news conference at CPS headquarters on Feb. 6, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS to refinance $240M in debt, experts warn of long-term risks

March 12, 2025 at 7:42 p.m.

The city is pushing Chicago Public Schools to refinance about $240 million in debt to balance its budget, a move that some experts argue is fiscally irresponsible.

People walk through Chicago’s Loop shortly after sunset on March 11, 2025. Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd, has called for an 8 p.m. teen curfew after a tourist was shot in front of a movie theater Sunday in the 400 block of North Columbus Drive. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Downtown alderman calls for 8 p.m. teen curfew after tourist shooting

March 12, 2025 at 6:16 p.m.

Ald. Brian Hopkins' curfew effort could meet resistance from Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was tepid at best when asked about the proposal.

Mayor Brandon Johnson greets supporters outside the U.S. Capitol after testifying in front of the House Oversight Committee on March 5, 2025, during a hearing about sanctuary cities and immigration policy. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago observers relieved a reserved Mayor Brandon Johnson achieved ‘a draw’ with congressional Republicans

March 7, 2025 at 6:58 p.m.

Many Chicagoans were anxious when Mayor Brandon Johnson accepted an invitation to testify Wednesday before U.S. Congress on the city's sanctuary policy.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, center, is sworn in with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 5, 2025, in Washington. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson defends Chicago’s sanctuary laws in GOP-led congressional hearing

March 6, 2025 at 9:29 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a forceful defense of Chicago’s history as a haven for immigrants during his opening statement before a Republican-led congressional hearing.

Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions during a news conference at City Hall on Feb. 25, 2025.(Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s upcoming testimony before Congress will unfold in an arena of political risk — and theater

March 3, 2025 at 6:12 a.m.

When Mayor Brandon Johnson lands in the nation’s capital this week to testify at a Republican-led hearing on sanctuary cities, he will be walking into one of the riskiest arenas...

Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa talks with Ald. Michael Rodriguez during a City Council meeting at City Hall on May 22, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to lead Park District

March 2, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has recommended Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to be Parks superintendent after Rosa Escareno submitted her resignation.

Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over the City Council meeting at City Hall on Feb. 26, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

To help balance Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget, Chicago installing 50 new speed cameras to ticket drivers

February 27, 2025 at 11:08 a.m.

The city’s Department of Transportation confirmed this week that it is “actively working” to install the 50 cameras this year but declined to share the locations.

Chicago Park District Superintendent Rosa Escareño at the opening of Woof Lawn Dog Park in West Lawn on July 15, 2023. (Talia Sprague/baiduhai)

Park District boss stepping down after Mayor Brandon Johnson vow to purge holdovers

February 26, 2025 at 4:40 p.m.

Rosa Escareno, a longtime City Hall veteran, will exit her post after four years of helming the top job at the Park District.

Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski answers questions during a news conference at Chicago City Hall on Feb. 25, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson warns he will need to dip into reserves unless school board approves pension payment, borrowing

February 25, 2025 at 5:54 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his CFO addressed their March 30 deadline to persuade the school board to make a $175 million pension payment.

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