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Mayor Johnson has "grave concerns" about President Trump eyeing Chicago for federal crime crackdown

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's suggestion that Chicago will be the next target of his ...

Chicago military deployment would be ‘flagrant violation' of Constitution: Mayor

As reports emerge that the Pentagon is planning a military deployment in Chicago, the mayor is calling the move a “flagrant ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson seeing low approval ratings in new poll

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new poll shows that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has some work to do if wants to win a second term. Two ...

Mayor's office silent on whistleblower's concerns about Chicago's mental health crisis response program

In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping ...

Chicago mayor says applicants for flood relief need not reveal if they’re in the US illegally

Mayor Johnson said undocumented immigrants can apply for Chicago flood aid without revealing status as sanctuary city ...

Chicago mayor, CPD superintendent address West Side shootings at large gatherings

Chicago's mayor and police superintendent spoke with the West Side community about an outbreak of gun violence earlier this month.

Midterm scorecard: Can Mayor Brandon Johnson win back the real estate community?

Just over halfway through his term, Johnson is facing bad polling but some of his policies are easing the pain among real estate players ...

Mike Quigley among potential Chicago mayoral candidates mulling run

Most eyes in the political world are on 2026, but with the Chicago mayor’s race 18 months away, Rep. Mike Quigley is among ...