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Jennifer Garross, a mental health clinician, checks radios as she and other members of the city’s Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) team start their day on July 14, 2022. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mental health crisis teams will again get police terminals, Mayor Brandon Johnson says

June 30, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he’s working to get Chicago Police Department terminals back to the city’s mental health crisis teams, which have struggled to find psychiatric emergencies they can...

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces an independent commission to document and collect evidence of abuses by federal immigration agents Jan. 8, 2026, at the Union League Club of Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Bally’s Chicago retains former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in legal battle with city over video gambling terminals

June 30, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

As the battle between Bally’s and the city heats up over the advent of video gaming terminals, the casino company has enlisted an unlikely ally – former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Erminia Williams, center, steps down after touring the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement van outside of the Roseland East 115th Street Health Hub in Chicago on Jan. 8, 2025. The van is dispatched to mental health calls in Chicago and includes an EMT and clinician to assist with mental health issues. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promise, 911 mental health response team flounders

June 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Since Mayor Brandon Johnson took office and started phasing cops out of the city’s Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program, teams of mental health workers have struggled to respond to...

US Rep. Mike Quigley announces campaign for Chicago mayor

June 27, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Flanked by supporters at Uptown Theatre in the afternoon, the Illinois 5th District congressman announced his campaign to unseat Mayor Brandon Johnson in next year’s election.

Matthew Brewer, former interim CEO and board chair of the Chicago Housing Authority, declares his candidacy for mayor of Chicago on June 25, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Former CHA board chair announces run for Chicago mayor, decries City Hall dysfunction

June 25, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Matthew Brewer, previously the interim CEO and board chair of the CHA, declared his candidacy in the 2027 mayoral race.

Customers gamble in the gaming room at Crazy Times Pub and Grill in Machesney Park, March 26, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Video gambling hearing ends after tensions flare between Mayor Brandon Johnson allies, opponents

June 24, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

A hearing on reversing Chicago's legalization of video gambling terminals ended abruptly Wednesday after a call was made for a commissioner to resign.

Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands with Marcella Mastria, of Chicago, at a cafe on May 29, 2026, in Rome. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson predicts revival of faith in Chicago following Vatican trip

May 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s affinity for the Black church has been a theme of his first term and will play a role as he seeks to connect with churchgoing Chicagoans in...

Mayor Brandon Johnson presents Pope Leo XIV with Chicago-themed gifts during his visit on May 28, 2026, at the Vatican. (Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media)

Mayor Brandon Johnson floats Chicago landmark named for Pope Leo XIV

May 29, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled that Chicago could be due for another street or landmark christened after a pope.

Mayor Brandon Johnson invites Pope Leo XIV to celebrate Mass in Grant Park

May 29, 2026 at 7:02 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson invited Pope Leo XIV to Grant Park next year and delivered him a key to the city during their much-awaited meeting.

Jason Lee, from center left, senior adviser to Mayor Brandon Johnson, Angela Tovar, commissioner of the Department of Environment and chief sustainability officer for the city of Chicago, and Max Budovitch, Chicago deputy mayor for business, economic and neighborhood development, talk with Lorenza Bonaccorsi, president of Municipio Roma I, at the Piazza Pia public space on May 27, 2026, in Rome. Several members of the Chicago delegation toured sites around Rome with members of the local government and business community. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to meet Pope Leo XIV with Chicago political allies

May 28, 2026 at 9:36 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team revealed the 46-member delegation including progressive political, faith and education leaders early Thursday.

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