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David Glockner answers questions at an Illinois Commerce Commission meeting in Chicago on July 29, 2020. At the time, Glockner was ComEd parent Exelon’s executive vice president for compliance and audit. Mayor Brandon Johnson has nominated him to be Chicago's next inspector general. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson nominates former federal prosecutor to be Chicago inspector general

April 27, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson nominated former high-ranking federal prosecutor David Glockner to be Chicago's next inspector general Monday.

Departing Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg on South LaSalle Street near her office in the Loop on April 23, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Outgoing watchdog notes Chicago’s ‘deficit of legitimacy,’ Mayor Brandon Johnson considers successor

April 24, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Deborah Witzburg faced bad odds of winning reappointment as inspector general from Mayor Brandon Johnson, a frequent target of her politically damaging investigations.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias arrives on March 25, 2026, during a ceremony marking Navy Pier as a symbolic starting point of Route 66. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Alexi Giannoulias dominates mayoral hopeful fundraising with $12 million haul

April 16, 2026 at 7:51 p.m.

In the crowded field of candidates committed to or flirting with a run for mayor of Chicago, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias again dominated fundraising, according to campaign finance records.

Charlotte Chung, 11, marches through the West Loop with other students during the May Day rally and march on May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson says, ‘May 1 is happening,’ despite pushback from CPS CEO

April 16, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Chicago Public Schools is mulling Chicago Teachers Union's plan to make May 1 a half-day for students and staff to join a national day of protest.

Ald. Bennett Lawson 44th, left, talks with Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, following a vote naming Villegas chair of the Chicago City Council’s Zoning Committee, April 15, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas named Zoning chair, ending City Council standoff

April 15, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

The standoff had recently shut down the Zoning Committee’s meetings, grinding to a halt approvals for zoning changes needed to green light construction projects.

Ald. Jessie Fuentes, 26th, backs Mayor Brandon Johnson's tenants' rights ordinance.

Chicago tipped worker raises hold after Mayor Brandon Johnson wins veto fight

April 15, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

Aldermen voted 30-19, short of the needed 34-vote majority needed to beat Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto.

Eric and Melondy Boens say goodbye before Eric heads to a bus outside the Chicago Greyhound station, 630 W. Harrison St., on April 15, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago moves to buy Greyhound station, but key alderman demands more details

April 15, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration took a major step Tuesday toward buying the downtown Chicago Greyhound station.

Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes, 26th, speaks during a City Council meeting on March 18, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Votes in doubt to override Mayor Brandon Johnson veto protecting Chicago tipped wage hike

April 14, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

Aldermen are set to vote Wednesday on halting planned tipped worker wage bumps set to eliminate Chicago's subminimum wage in 2028.

People gamble in the gaming room at Crazy Times Pub & Grub in Machesney Park on March 26, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago video gambling terminal fight continues as aldermen try to jump-start approval

April 13, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

The decision marks a critical step toward gambling terminals' arrival by the hundreds in bars, restaurants and other establishments across Chicago neighborhoods.

A task force convened by Mayor Brandon Johnson to examine extremism in the Chicago Police Department conducts a town hall on Feb. 23, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Ordinance aims to kick officers with extremist ties out of Chicago Police Department

April 13, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Aldermen advanced an ordinance Monday aimed at forcing officers with ties to extremist groups out of the Chicago Police Department.

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