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Chicago inspector general, often at odds with Mayor Brandon Johnson, drops second term push
IG Deborah Witzburg had previously said she was pursuing another 4-year term, teeing up a tough choice for Mayor Brandon ...
Susana Mendoza won't seek 4th comptroller term, considers run for Chicago mayor
Mendoza didn't officially announce a mayoral campaign in 2027, but she slammed Mayor Brandon Johnson's leadership.
ICE director blasts Chicago mayor over 'disgusting' militarization claims as officers face rising violence
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons criticizes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 'disgusting' claim that Trump is militarizing ICE, ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson warns NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani: ‘The movement doesn’t always show up’
Asked what advice he would give Zohran Mamdani, Mayor Brandon Johnson alluded to the leftist coalition in Chicago souring on ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson talks affordable housing, funding CPS, transportation with Reset callers
The Chicago mayor joined host Sasha-Ann Simons to discuss his vision for a "21st-century model" of governance — and to offer ...
Chicago mayor vows city police 'will not ever cooperate with ICE'
Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns ...
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg announces she will not seek another term
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg announced she will not seek another term. The decision comes after Chicago's City ...
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Chicago mayor pushes for granny flats citywide to boost affordable housing
Legalizing additional dwelling units across Chicago would expand housing options, support families and boost affordability ...
Afternoon Briefing: Puppies from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter
Good afternoon, Chicago. City Inspector General Deborah Witzburg, who has regularly butted heads with Mayor Brandon Johnson ...