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Mary Richardson-Lowry, corporation counsel for the city of Chicago, answers questions during a press conference at City Hall, Dec. 15, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

City Hall top lawyer out in latest Mayor Brandon Johnson administration exit

September 22, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's corporation counsel is retiring from City Hall, his office announced Tuesday in the latest shakeup of his administration.

Second person charged in man’s fatal shove from moving Red Line train

September 18, 2026 at 7:57 p.m.

Katlar Parchman, 19, faces five felony charges, including first-degree murder, and is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing Saturday.

Reynaldo Guevara leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on June 8, 2018. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

City strikes sweeping Guevara police misconduct deal as proposed settlement fund soars

September 18, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson forecasts a $401 million cost for settlements in 2027, and much of it appears set to go to a deal to settle cases tied to former Detective...

Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, speaks alongside members of the budget accountability coalition about the proposed rent ordinance on July 15, 2026, after a City Council meeting at City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Aldermen opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s renters’ rights plan advance their own version

September 17, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

Aldermen advanced a counterproposal to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s broad renters' rights overhaul Thursday, setting the dueling ordinances on a collision course.

Jung Yoon, chief of policy for the mayor's office, from left, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Rod Wilson, of Lugenia Burns Hope Center, take questions during a town hall discussion on the Protecting Renters Ordinance, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Chicago, Sept. 9, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s renters’ rights bill advances

September 21, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

Aldermen advanced Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to overhaul tenants’ rights Wednesday, while opponents prepare to move ahead with their own version.

Attendees are reflected in a mirror as Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a town hall to discuss the Protecting Renters Ordinance at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on South Wabash Avenue on Sept. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches renters’ rights compromise, opponents balk as fight continues

September 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is backing off a key part of his broad plan to bolster the rights of Chicago renters, but opponents say his proposal remains too extreme.

Parking meter signage is displayed in Chicago’s Loop on Sept. 15, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Sweeteners negotiated for Chicago parking meter deal, aldermen say

September 15, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

Chicago aldermen say they are close to sweetening the deal on the city’s infamous parking meter privatization by prying key concessions from the system’s prospective new buyer.

Gabriel Solache, at Northwestern Law School in Chicago, Feb. 5, 2018 was exonerated along with Arturo Reyes, not pictured, after serving nearly two decades in prison for a 1998 double murder. (Lou Foglia/baiduhai)

City advancing $13.75 million more for lawsuits tied to ex-cop’s alleged misconduct

September 14, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

Aldermen recommended Gabriel Solache and Arturo DeLeon-Reyes get the deals to resolve suits alleging ex-Det. Reynaldo Guevara landed them in prison with false confessions.

Sunlight hits Chicago City Hall on Jan. 29, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago mayoral election 2027: Who are the candidates so far?

September 16, 2026 at 5:02 p.m.

These are the candidates running in the 2027 Chicago mayor's race so far.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks with supporters after announcing he will seek a second term at the DuSable Black History Museum in Chicago, Sept. 13, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign

September 15, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans.

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