Aldermen rip Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 property tax hike proposal as budget hearings kick off
Desperate to avoid hitting Chicago home and business owners with a $300 million property tax increase, aldermen pelted the ...
Editorial: Chicagoans send another thumbs-down message to Brandon Johnson and Chicago Teachers Union in school board vote
As we write, four school board candidates endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union appear to have won seats in 10 districts.
Chicago could pay a price during Donald Trump's second term
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has reason to be on edge. The CTA's Red Line extension, the O'Hare Airport ...
After several turmoil-filled months, Brandon Johnson and CTU’s education agenda takes a hit
Chicago voters largely rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s education agenda as only four of 10 candidates endorsed by the ...
After several turmoil-filled months, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and CTU’s education agenda takes a hit
Chicago voters have rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s education agenda as only four of 10 candidates endorsed by the powerful teacher’s union will hold seats on the city’s new hybrid Board of Education ...
Felon charged with killing Chicago Police officer Enrique Martinez using a machine gun
Darion McMillian, 23, from Harvey, faces felony charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the shooting Monday ...
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City Council fights Johnson on property tax hike as budget negotiations begin
Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. The City Council began probing Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.3 ...
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Election’s over. What’s next for the Chicago School Board?
Voters have chosen the first 10 members of their elected Chicago Public Schools board. Amid a chaotic fall, here are answers ...
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Chicago Mourns Fallen Police Officer; Mayor Johnson and Officials Express Profound Sorrow
Chicago mourns a police officer killed on duty; Mayor Johnson vows unity and justice as investigation continues.
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Mixed results for CTU as Chicagoans vote for first elected school board
The CTU had sought to tie opposing candidates to Donald Trump, Republican billionares and Project 2025. Some of the opposing candidates sought to tie the CTU candidates to Johnson. At the end of the ...
Chicago’s mayor proposes massive tax increase on spirits
Illinoisans are well aware that enjoying a cocktail in Chicago is usually a pricey venture, but if the mayor has his way, it ...
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Here’s Who Won Chicago’s First School Board Elections
Ten seats representing 10 districts across the city were contested in the election. The winners will join 11 other members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.