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Chicago City Hall on May 6, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago’s chief procurement officer out as City Council passes severance agreement

July 18, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

Mayor Johnson said the department run by Lightfoot appointee Aileen Velazquez has long been a “sore spot” for the city. But when pressed, he declined to give the amount of...

Ald. Gregory Mitchell, 7th, left, is greeted by Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th, before a Chicago City Council meeting at City Hall on July 17, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appointment of progressive Southwest Side alderman as Zoning chair delayed

July 17, 2024 at 7:19 p.m.

Rules Committee chair Ald. Michelle Harris opted not to call the item at Wednesday's City Council meeting, without explaining why she was stopping a vote on the mayor's choice for...

Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th, speaks at a City Council meeting at City Hall, May 22, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Johnson hopes to tap progressive Southwest Side alderman as next Zoning chair

July 15, 2024 at 4:13 p.m.

The news follows eight months of uncertainty and behind-the-scenes posturing inside City Hall.

Officers march as the Chicago Police Department offers a look at training at McCormick Place on June 6, 2024, in preparation for the Democratic National Convention in Aug.. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Pro-Palestinian DNC protesters win route within ‘sight and sound’ of convention, but still want tweaks

July 12, 2024 at 7:28 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has offered protesters at the Democratic National Convention a route near the United Center to potentially settle a federal lawsuit.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about summer jobs at an event in the 1300 block of West 13th Street, July 12, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Mayor Johnson tables plan to fine ‘teen trend’ party organizers after pushback

July 12, 2024 at 8:58 p.m.

Johnson's administration briefed alderman Thursday on a proposal to levy $10,000 fines against the organizers of “unlawful gatherings,” but changed tune amid questions about its ramifications.

Former Ald. Helen Shiller expresses her support for a proposed work furlough in City Council chambers, June 30, 2009. (Alex Garcia/baiduhai)

Mayor Johnson to name former progressive North Side Ald. Helen Shiller to zoning board

July 12, 2024 at 4:03 p.m.

The former alderman — a close ally of current 46th Ward Ald. Angela Clay — was both lionized and lambasted for campaigning as a “champion of the poor” in Uptown...

A Chicago Fire Department vehicle heads toward an extra-alarm blaze at a pallet yard on June 18, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Lawsuit alleging sexist hiring by Chicago Fire Department nets $11.25 million proposed settlement

July 12, 2024 at 3:56 p.m.

Physical tests “ill-matched” to actual paramedic work failed 21% of the women who took them, but just 0.5% of male candidates, according to the 2016 lawsuit filed by 12 women...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson applaud during a walkthrough of the Democratic National Convention on May 22, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Biden gets strong backing from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson

July 9, 2024 at 6:43 p.m.

President Joe Biden received vigorous endorsements from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday as the president works to tamp down an ongoing chorus of calls that...

Mayor Brandon Johnson appeared at Chicago police headquarters on July 8, 2024, to talk about the violence over the holiday weekend. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Johnson to join Biden meeting with mayors as president tries to shore up Democratic support

July 9, 2024 at 5:38 p.m.

Speaking to the Tribune, Johnson said he made up his mind before the call to support Biden.

Mayor Brandon Johnson walks near pit road during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park on July 7, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson says ‘no decision’ yet on moving NASCAR from 4th of July weekend

July 8, 2024 at 7:02 p.m.

The contract for an annual NASCAR street race in Chicago was secured by Lori Lightfoot, who lost her reelection bid last year. The Johnson administration opted to keep the same...

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