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Chicago records lowest summer homicide total since mid-1960s
Chicago recorded its safest summer in decades, with the lowest number of homicides for June, July, and August since 1965, according to data from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) as reported by WBEZ.
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Mayor Johnson signs executive order resisting potential National Guard deployment
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order launching the Protecting Chicago Initiative, a citywide effort aimed at safeguarding the constitutional rights of residents in response to possible federal military or National Guard...
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Chicago unveils ‘Papa Blu’ outreach bus connecting neighborhoods with aviation careers
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) have introduced “Papa Blu,” a new ADA-accessible community outreach bus designed to connect Chicago residents with opportunities in aviation.
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Chicago faces projected $1.15 billion budget gap for fiscal year 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson has released the City of Chicago’s 2026 Budget Forecast, outlining a projected $146 million deficit for the end of 2025.
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Mayor Johnson signs executive order setting nutrition standards for city property
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order that sets nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold or served on city-owned property in Chicago.
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Chicago leaders reject National Guard deployment amid calls for federal investment
As President Donald Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, local leaders, residents, and experts have voiced strong opposition, arguing that the city needs federal investment rather than military intervention.
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Mayor Johnson recognizes new cohort of victim service advocates at graduation ceremony
On Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented certificates to the second group of graduates from the Victim Advocate training program.
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Chicago reports major drops in violent crime under mayor Brandon Johnson
Chicago has reported significant declines in violent crime during Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first two years in office.
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Mayor Johnson rejects possible federal deployment of National Guard troops
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has responded to President Trump's recent comments about possibly sending the National Guard to Chicago.
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Chicago extends free home internet program for thousands of public school students
The City of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have announced the extension of the Chicago Connected program through the 2025–2026 school year.
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Chicago officials mark start of new concourse D at o’hare international airport
The City of Chicago, along with Mayor Brandon Johnson, has announced the groundbreaking for the new Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport.
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O'Hare launches $1.3B Concourse D expansion under mayor Johnson's administration
Chicago officials have started construction on the New Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport, a $1.3 billion project marking the first major step in the airport’s terminal expansion.
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Johnson announces nearly $1.9 million in Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grants
A group of 14 small businesses and organizations across Chicago have been named finalists for the latest round of Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) grants, with awards totaling nearly $1.9 million.
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O'Hare International Airport sets new passenger traffic record for June
O’Hare International Airport experienced its busiest June on record in 2025, with more than 8 million passengers passing through its terminals.
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Mayor Johnson criticizes threat of National Guard deployment and calls for restoration of anti-violence funds
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to President Donald Trump’s recent press conference, where the president threatened to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago.
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Mayor Johnson honors youth contributions at My CHI My Future End Of Summer Celebration
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services will host an End of Summer Celebration on August 13 at the Chicago Cultural Center.
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Chicago expands sustainable community schools program from 20 to 36 campuses
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have announced an expansion of the Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) model in Chicago.
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Chicago reports significant drop in carbon emissions from large buildings since 2016
The City of Chicago has released its 2022-2023 Energy Benchmarking Report, showing a 39% decrease in carbon emissions per square foot for properties larger than 50,000 square feet since 2016.
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Mayor Johnson appoints Angela J. Green commissioner of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services
Angela J. Green has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), according to an announcement from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Chicago issues inaugural mid-year budget report showing revenue growth
The City of Chicago has released its first-ever Mid-Year Budget Report, an initiative intended to provide a detailed look at the city's finances at the midpoint of the fiscal year.