Ethics concerns raised amid Mayor Brandon Johnson's leave of absence from CPS
Johnson, a former CPS teacher, remains on leave from the school district. A 2023 memo written by CPS’ chief talent officer ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson faced ethics concerns over ties to Chicago Public Schools and teachers union, according to memo
A CPS memo reveals concerns about potential conflicts of interest between the mayor’s CPS employment, his ties to the Chicago ...
2024 in review: A look back at Mayor Brandon Johnson’s year through Tribune editorials
No name appeared more frequently in Tribune editorials in 2024 than that of Mayor Brandon Johnson. So much so, in fact, that ...
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 ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson releases 2023 tax returns. Here’s what they say.
Mayor Brandon Johnson released his most recent tax returns to the Tribune this month, with the documents showing he is less ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s difficult 2025 budget fight portends even harder financial situation for 2026
One issue loomed in aldermen’s anxious speeches last week in the lead-up to a vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget for next ...
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As CTU talks and beef with Martinez grind on, Johnson's CPS ties face scrutiny
Questions about a potential conflict of interest have boiled over after the mayor's board appointees voted Dec. 20 to oust ...
Mayor Johnson creates group to study, stop killing of trans women
A panel will review the city’s policies, procedures and training related to hate crimes and violence against trans women of ...
Alders slam Mayor Brandon Johnson over firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
'Dysfunctional': Mayor Johnson's leadership called into question over handling of budget, CPS
Drama surrounding the mayor and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and the struggle to get a city budget passed are battles that some ...
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Chicago mayor establishes working group to address epidemic of anti-trans violence
In response to continued attacks on trans women, particularly Black trans women, in the city, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson abandoning $68.5 million property tax hike in latest bid for budget deal
CHICAGO (CBS) --Seeking to get a budget deal done on Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson has dropped plans to seek a $68.5 million property tax hike, sources have told CBS News Chicago, though it ...