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Mayor postpones bid for election protection ordinance named after Rev. Jackson CBS Chicago11:30Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Mayor Johnson defends push for 'democracy zones' at polling places as a lasting legacy to Jesse Jackson Chicago Sun-Times17:39Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Council committee backs Susan Cappello for city's Animal Care and Control chief Chicago Sun-Times17:09Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

New front opens in City Council battle over video gambling Chicago Sun-Times18:23Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Mayor Brandon Johnson meets with men in prison working toward Northwestern University degrees WTTW16:06Northwestern University Crime

Chicago River Swim returns this September — With 500 more swimmers Block Club Chicago12:27Northwestern University Crime

Mayor Johnson brands freezing subminimum wage for tipped workers 'not only tone-deaf, but irresponsible' Chicago Sun-Times15:27Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Ald. Nugent pushes to freeze the phase-out of Chicago's subminimum wage for tipped workers Chicago Sun-Times17:47Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force FOX 32 Chicago09:17Antisemitism Chicago Religion

Jewish leaders urge Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force ABC7 / WLS-TV19:32Antisemitism Chicago Religion

Chicago board of education VP Olga Bautista stepping down WTTW16:51Olga Bautista Chicago Illinois

Olga Bautista, the Chicago school board vice president, to leave the board Chalkbeat15:10Olga Bautista Chicago Illinois

Some volunteers raise concerns over Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick to run Chicago Animal Care and Control Patch13:28Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Some volunteers concerned over mayor's pick to run Chicago animal shelter CBS Chicago23:38Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Chicago only big city where mayor presides over City Council and has veto power Illinois Policy Institute17:36

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s public market plan has slowed down to a crawl The Guam Daily Post01:30

De Niro skewers Trump at Sotu rival Salon.com06:54

Woke Chicago mayor gives word salad answer when asked if taxpayers funded his trip to DC to… MailOnline11:13

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Mayor Johnson signals support for letting CPS students take a day off to push for school funding Chicago Sun-Times16:57

In the last 6 hours

Mayor Brandon Johnson Meets With Men in Prison Working Toward Northwestern University Degrees WTTW16:06

Mayor Johnson brands freezing subminimum wage for tipped workers 'not only tone-deaf, but irresponsible' Chicago Sun-Times15:27

Earlier today

Mayor Brandon Johnson answers your questions on In The Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons Chicago Sun-Times09:08

Mayor Johnson stripped neighborhoods of improvements by raiding TIFs Chicago Sun-Times07:05

In the last 7 days

New front opens in City Council battle over video gambling Chicago Sun-Times18:23 12-Mar-26

Chicago River Swim Returns This September — With 500 More Swimmers Block Club Chicago12:27 12-Mar-26

2ND Annual Chicago River Swim Returns Sept. 20 Following Historic First Year, Establishing New… PR Newswire (Press Release)11:25 12-Mar-26

Ald. Nugent pushes to freeze the phase-out of Chicago's subminimum wage for tipped workers Chicago Sun-Times17:47 11-Mar-26

Mayor postpones bid for election protection ordinance named after Rev. Jackson CBS Chicago11:30 11-Mar-26

Chicago mayor proposes election-related ordinance six days before primary Just The News23:27 10-Mar-26

Mayor’s Pick to Lead City Animal Shelter Advances to Full Council Vote as Calls Continue for National Search WTTW19:36 10-Mar-26

Mayor Johnson defends push for 'democracy zones' at polling places as a lasting legacy to Jesse Jackson Chicago Sun-Times17:39 10-Mar-26

Council committee backs Susan Cappello for city's Animal Care and Control chief Chicago Sun-Times17:09 10-Mar-26

Mayor Johnson pushes new polling place protections in honor of Rev. Jackson CBS Chicago15:18 10-Mar-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits West Side with Hasan Piker, Jaam Podcast team CBS Chicago11:04 10-Mar-26

Still Sore Over Budget Battle, Mayor Warns Chicago Could Face Financial Crisis Block Club Chicago08:26 9-Mar-26

In the last month

Oakland Man Takes 5-Year Deal in Teen Sex Trafficking Case Hoodline12:51 7-Mar-26

Full text of Mayor Brandon Johnson's remarks at Rev. Jackson funeral CBS Chicago14:35 6-Mar-26

Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force FOX 32 Chicago09:17 6-Mar-26

Jewish leaders urge Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force ABC7 / WLS-TV19:32 4-Mar-26

Chicago Board of Education VP Olga Bautista Stepping Down WTTW16:51 4-Mar-26

Olga Bautista, the Chicago school board vice president, to leave the board Chalkbeat15:10 4-Mar-26

Chicagoland Named #1 U.S. Metro For Corporate Relocation & Site Selection PR Newswire (Press Release)10:36 2-Mar-26

Johnson celebrates new affordable homes in Back of the Yards FOX 32 Chicago23:07 28-Feb-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Visits Northeastern Illinois University for Lakeside Chat on… PR Newswire (Press Release)15:10 27-Feb-26

Some Volunteers Raise Concerns Over Mayor Brandon Johnson's Pick To Run Chicago Animal Care And Control Patch13:28 27-Feb-26

De Niro skewers Trump at Sotu rival Salon.com06:54 27-Feb-26

Some volunteers concerned over mayor's pick to run Chicago animal shelter CBS Chicago23:38 26-Feb-26

Chicago only big city where mayor presides over City Council and has veto power Illinois Policy Institute17:36 26-Feb-26

Mayor Defends City Animal Shelter Leader Amid Pushback From Alderpeople, Advocates Block Club Chicago11:27 26-Feb-26

Woke Chicago mayor gives word salad answer when asked if taxpayers funded his trip to DC to… MailOnline11:13 26-Feb-26

Chicago credit rating downgraded over operating deficits CBS Chicago10:56 26-Feb-26

Mayor Johnson defends choice to lead city's Animal Care and Control, despite conditions at city-run shelter Chicago Sun-Times19:06 25-Feb-26

Mayor Johnson speaks at "State of the Swamp," countering State of the Union CBS Chicago01:42 25-Feb-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s public market plan has slowed down to a crawl The Guam Daily Post01:30 25-Feb-26

'Abolish ICE' Among 6 Winners Of Chicago Snow Plow Naming Contest Patch10:50 24-Feb-26

Minneapolis, Chicago mayors to give unofficial State of the Union rebuttals CBS Minnesota16:28 20-Feb-26

DEFIANCE.org Hosting Chicago & Minneapolis Mayors to Give Historic State of the Union Rebuttal PR Newswire (Press Release)09:02 20-Feb-26

“The Bears Belong in Chicago”: Franchise Leaves Mayor Fuming After Abandoning Illinois for… Gridiron Heroics18:29 19-Feb-26

“They Just Can’t Take Advantage Of Taxpayers”: Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Gives His… Gridiron Heroics12:21 19-Feb-26

Cook County’s top prosecutor outlines process to charge lawbreaking ICE agents Chicago Sun-Times10:01 19-Feb-26

City Council falls short in attempt to reinstate hemp ban FOX 32 Chicago22:40 18-Feb-26

City Council Fails To Override Mayor’s Hemp Ban Veto, Rejects Lane-Blocking Ticketing Program Block Club Chicago20:08 18-Feb-26

CPD to Provide Required Update on System That Would Flag Officers With Multiple Complaints ‘Very Soon’: Johnson WTTW19:41 18-Feb-26

Hemp ban dies, after City Council upholds Mayor Johnson's veto of the measure Chicago Sun-Times17:52 18-Feb-26

City Council fails to override veto of hemp product sales ban ABC7 / WLS-TV17:28 18-Feb-26

Mayor's veto of Chicago hemp ban stands after City Council override vote fails CBS Chicago15:55 18-Feb-26

At City Council, Mayor Johnson pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, urges Chicago to honor him 'with action' Chicago Sun-Times14:59 18-Feb-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Rev. Jesse Jackson: "I'm not mayor without him" CBS Chicago10:59 18-Feb-26

Amid federal uncertainty, Mayor Johnson appoints first director of LGBTQ+ affairs and services WBEZ Chicago17:00 17-Feb-26

Johnson takes aim at media, some Dems in livestream with Hasan Piker ABC7 / WLS-TV21:21 16-Feb-26

No Evidence CPD Provided Required Update on System That Would Flag Officers With Multiple Complaints WTTW06:47 16-Feb-26

Local businesses react to Johnson's veto on hemp product ban CBS Chicago23:26 15-Feb-26

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About our Brandon Johnson news

Latest news on Brandon Johnson, an American educator and politician serving as the 57th mayor of Chicago. A member of the Democratic Party, Johnson was elected mayor in April 2023. Johnson served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2023, representing the 1st district.

Johnson defeated Paul Vallas, a former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, in a runoff between two Democrats to take over a city grappling with crime, an issue that dominated the race. Johnson, a former Chicago teacher and union organizer, ran on a platform of addressing racial and economic disparities and investing in people.

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