Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Recent News About Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
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Rick Heidner, donor to Kim Foxx and Brandon Johnson, will seek GOP nomination for Illinois Governor
Real estate and video gambing magnate Rick Heidner, once a financial backer of former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and current Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, will seek the Republican nomination for Illinois governor in 2026.
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Vallas questions Mayor Johnson’s police priorities amid rising crime and CTA concerns: ‘Incompetency on full display’
Former mayoral candidate and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas raised concerns over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s use of police resources for his personal security as Chicago continues to face rising crime and shrinking police presence on streets, in schools and on public transit.
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Alderman Reilly: Preckwinkle, Johnson ‘’can’t help but let slip their indifference toward crime victims’
Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd), candidate for Cook County Board President, said current Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Mayor Brendan Johnson have an indifference to crime victims.
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“This is the labor movement, y’all;" Mayor Johnson celebrates "Labor Day" gains for homosexuals, "black women," illegal aliens
On Labor Day, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called upon Chicagoans to celebrate public sector teacher's union contract "protections" of black women, homosexuals and illegal aliens.
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Poll: Johnson, CTU backing tanks candidates’ chances in Chicago Board of Education race
A new M3 Strategies poll of 482 likely Illinois voters conducted on July 24-26 reveals widespread dissatisfaction with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) as the city prepares for a pivotal school board president election in November 2026.
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Del Mar on Johnson's tax plan amid $1.2B crisis: ‘Mayor Johnson is offering is a roadmap to economic ruin’
Cook County GOP Chairman Aaron Del Mar says Mayor Brandon Johnson’s newly unveiled tax proposals—including a corporate head tax, payroll excise tax and various fee increases—are "antibusiness," "reckless," and threaten Chicago’s "economic foundation."
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Ald. Lopez teases possible mayoral run: ‘I'm definitely working to ensure that we have a new mayor’
Raymond Lopez, alderman of Chicago’s 15th Ward, is signaling growing interest in a 2027 mayoral run, saying he is actively working to bring new leadership to City Hall.
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Chicago Flips Red’s Carter on anti-ICE protests: ‘This was not peaceful at all’
Danielle Carter stood on the front lines of Tuesday night’s unrest in downtown Chicago as a counter-protestor.
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Chicago aldermen raise concerns over taxpayer-funded legal services for illegal aliens, propose resolution to end program
A group of Chicago aldermen are raising alarms after discovering that taxpayer dollars have been used to fund pro bono legal services for illegal aliens.
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Mayor Johnson: U.S. is "what our country would look like had the confederacy won; Trump "believes he is a supreme being"
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the U.S. now looks like it might have had slavery never been banned, and that President Donald Trump "believes he is a supreme being."
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Johnson: Trump a 'tyrant' for planning to deport Chicago illegal aliens
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the city’s police department would not collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportation efforts, referring to President-elect Donald Trump as a “tyrant.” His remarks came in response to threats from the incoming administration to target so-called “sanctuary cities” like Chicago.
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"How do you spell racist? C-P-S;" WTTW journalist covering CTU is married to former CTU activist
Heather Cherone, the lead news reporter covering Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and its teachers' union for Chicago's PBS affiliate, is married to a former CPS teacher and union activist.
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Denise Milloy, Mayor Johnson's make-up artist, lives in South Shore home with $0 property tax bill
Denise Carter Milloy, the Chicago make-up artist who Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has paid $36,000 to do his make-up, lives in a South Shore home that has a $0 property tax bill.
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One day after Mayor Johnson announces 'hiring freeze,' city posts new job openings online
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson told taxpayers Monday he is ordering a freeze on hiring, as the city faces a $1 billion budget deficit.
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Johnson endorses Harris for president
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has given Vice President Kamala Harris his "full endorsement" following President Joe Biden's announcement that he is dropping out of the presidential race. Johnson stated, "It is vital for our entire party to come together and support Vice President Kamala Harris." He made this statement in a July 21 post on X.
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Mike Dicta? Chicago Mayor Johnson mispronounces name of legendary, Super Bowl Champion Bears coach
Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson has mispronounced the name of former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka. Johnson called him "Mike Dicta."
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Alderman Reilly on Mayor Johnson: 'Holy incompetence, Batman'
Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (D-42nd Ward) criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as "incompetent," after reports that the mayor walked out on an editorial board interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson backs phased-in elected school board plan that maintains mayoral control until 2026: ‘Greater democracy to CPS’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson communicated to legislative leaders last week his support for a proposal that would place 10 of the 21 Board of Education seats on the November ballot. He encouraged the Senate President to consider this proposal.
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Chicago Mayor backs taking police school staffing decision away from local school councils: ‘I do support’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has once again altered his stance on the contentious issue of stationing police officers at city high schools, expressing his support for a plan to remove law enforcement personnel from school premises.
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From South Cook News
2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘Mayor Brandon Johnson is willing to trade frozen citizens losing their lives to brutal temperatures’
Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has voiced her concerns about the allocation of resources in Chicago, accusing Mayor Brandon Johnson of prioritizing the needs of illegal migrants over those of the city's vulnerable citizens during severe winter conditions. Ramos implies a link between delayed body removal operations and resource allocation towards addressing the needs of illegal migrants.