JB Pritzker blasts Chicago mayor’s team for skipping scheduled calls, being reclusive amid hemp bill battle
Reeling from a recent defeat on hemp legislation, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lashed out at his fellow Democrat, Chicago Mayor ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks class size, contract talks, school board appointments
In a sit-down interview with Chalkbeat, the mayor defended staying on “union leave” from CPS while overseeing the nation’s ...
Brandon Johnson responds after Pritzker's strong criticism of administration
A day after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered strong criticism of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s relationships in ...
Chicago mayor responds after Pritzker criticism
JB Pritzker vented about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday. Now, Johnson is responding. Matthew Perry Gifted Lisa ...
Mayor Johnson dodges questions on budget, CTU contract, downplays strain with Gov. JB Pritzker
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dodged questions about the budget and teachers' contract, while downplaying how strained his ...
Misuse of CPS emails by Mayor Lightfoot’s campaign could be repeated with elected school board: Report
Lightfoot’s campaign emailed CPS staff to recruit student volunteers in 2022. CPS’ inspector general says CPS must ward ...
The real reason Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is working so hard to resist Trump
Mayor Brandon Johnson is the government for the few who governs against our interests for a better Chicago. This man has not ...
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The mayor’s on ‘union leave’ from CPS despite leaving CTU. Does that undermine contract talks?
Brandon Johnson hasn’t taught in CPS since 2011. But because of his leave status, he’s still accruing seniority in the ...
Chicago: Despite mayor’s call for fewer than 500 homicides this year, 2025 opens with familiar violence
Six shooting deaths on the South and West sides, a fatal stabbing in Little Village and a vehicular homicide in Chicago Lawn. About a week into the new year, violence in Chicago ticked up slightly, ...
Mayor Quentin Hart totes business prosperity, economic growth during "State of the City"
Mayor Quentin Hart shared details Thursday evening about recent business expansion and economic growth in Waterloo.
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Chicago schools watchdog urges ‘vigilance’ against improper political activity
An investigation found “poor management and oversight” led to former mayor’s campaign emailing teachers for student ...