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Former Mayor Lightfoot says teaching public health course at Harvard 'gives me an opportunity to share my perceptions and experiences'
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfood has accepted a position as a Richard L. and Ronay A. Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow at Harvard University, where she will teach a course called “Health Policy and Leadership” at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Leader of Chicago BLM organization blasts City Council's $51 million migrant crisis allocation: 'Enough is enough'
The Chicago City Council has approved allocating an additional $51 million from City funds to address the current migrant crisis.
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Chicago Against Violence CEO: 'How dare this mayor and city council have the guts to give migrants $51 million dollars?'
The Chicago City Council has approved allocating an additional $51 million from city funds to address the migrant crisis, but many residents have criticized the proposal saying that the money should be used for its own citizens.
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Residents, teachers criticize Chicago City Council's additional $51 million allocation to address migrant crisis
The Chicago City Council has approved allocating an additional $51 million from City funds to address the current migrant crisis.
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Gatewood appointed Deputy Mayor for Community Safety: 'Ultimate goal of lowering jail populations'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Garien Gatewood to the newly created position of Chicago’s Deputy Mayor of Community Safety.
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Johnson issues first mayoral executive orders: 'It's my duty to take bold, immediate action to build a better, stronger, safer Chicago'
New Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed off on his first series of executive orders, including a pair to boost youth employment and establish a new deputy mayor for Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights.
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Chicago's Johnson on growing migrant influx: 'There's enough room for everyone in the city of Chicago'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pointing an accusatory finger at Republican governors across the country for Illinois' growing migrant problems.
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Johnson: ‘Chicago is a sanctuary city’
New Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is inheriting a mess with the city’s increasing immigrant population.
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Emanuel: ‘Every Chicagoan in every neighborhood wants strong schools, safe streets, and the opportunity to shape our city's story’
Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel sent a message of optimism to Brandon Johnson as he was set to be sworn into office as the city’s 57th mayor on May 15.
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Chicago's Lightfoot on leaving office: 'I don't spend a lot of time looking in the rearview mirror'
Although outgoing one-term Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not revealed what her plans are after leaving office on May 15, she has said that she does not plan on running for office again.
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Lopez: ‘Lori Lightfoot's capacity to amaze us never ceases to end’
Ald. Ray Lopez is slamming Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s declaration of a state of emergency after years of declaring the city a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants.
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Chicago's Johnson selects Waller as interim police superintendent: 'He is deeply committed to accountability, collaboration and excellence'
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has announced that Fred Waller, former chief of patrol for the Chicago Police Department, will serve as the department's interim superintendent.
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Abbott to Lightfoot: ’It is ironic to hear you complain about Chicago’s struggle to deal with a few thousand illegal immigrants’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shot back at Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s request that he stop sending illegal immigrants to the city by bus.
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Chicago City Council may see changes as Johnson enters office
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is already working behind the scenes to put his stamp on the Chicago City Council.
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Johnson: 'I'm here to demonstrate and show solidarity with you all today' at Chicago State University strike
Brandon Johnson, mayor-elect of Chicago, joined the professors on strike at Chicago State University on April 10.
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Chicago mayor-elect: 'I want to make sure that law enforcement is at the table'
Newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been outlining what he wants to see in a new police commissioner.
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See the results of the 2023 Mayoral Runoff Election by Chicago precinct
Chicago voters cast ballots for mayor on Tuesday, giving the nod to Brandon Johnson.
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Former Chicago mayoral candidate Wilson on endorsing Vallas: 'We should not look at color. We have to look out for our best interest'
Chicago businessman and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson appeared with a group of Black clergy members at Providence Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday to endorse Paul Vallas over Brandon Johnson in the upcoming April 4 mayoral runoff
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Chicago PD's Carter: 'It is my privilege to serve as interim superintendent and lead the brave men and women of CPD'
First Deputy Supt. Eric Carter has been installed as interim police superintendent until Chicago’s next mayor appoints a permanent replacement for Supt. David Brown.
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Garcia endorses Chicago mayoral candidate Johnson: 'The choice is clear'
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" García (D-IL) has thrown his support behind Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson.