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Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago mayor: ‘Our best and brighter days are ahead of us’
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBrandon Johnson commenced his mayoral term Monday with a rousing promise to propel the “soul of...
Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to boost teen employment, one of his signature campaign promises
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 12 months agoMayor Brandon Johnson kicked off Chicago’s annual summer jobs program on Monday, highlighting the...
Mayor Brandon Johnson attributes recent measles cases at migrant shelter to vaccine hesitancy
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 3 months agoCHICAGO — As federal health officials respond to a second child in Chicago’s largest migrant shelter...
Brandon Johnson elected mayor of Chicago in close victory for progressives
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoCHICAGO – Voters chose a progressive former teacher over a tough-on-crime former public schools...
Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson plays with political fire in his refusal to take CTA action
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 month agoMore than the future of Chicago’s public transit system is riding on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s refusal...
Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes plan to borrow $1.25 billion for housing, development and climate goals
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoTo stave off a “significant shrinkage” in the city’s available pool of money, Mayor Brandon...
Mayor Johnson at one year in office: Former activist grapples with being the boss
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 month agoMayor Brandon Johnson paused to soak in the scene as row after row of longtime union members and...
New Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Inherits America’s Worst Teacher Pension Mess
The 74 via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs the newly elected mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson just inherited what is arguably the worst...
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson tells state lawmakers funding for schools, youth jobs tie into ‘mandate’...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMayor-elect Brandon Johnson on Wednesday urged state lawmakers to deliver funds for schools, youth employment and other ambitious initiatives that he said would uplift Chicago — and with it, ...
Chicago to expand pilot that pays $1,500 for funerals of homicide victims, $1,000 stipends for...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 3 days agoMayor Brandon Johnson will increase the scope of a pilot program that funds basic needs for victims...