Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not try to buy back Chicago parking meters

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday the city will not try to buy back Chicago’s parking meters after all, following days of ...

Council demands to know why Johnson is delaying full payment of $260M pension advance

The payment was a pivotal part of the alternative city budget approved over Mayor Brandon Johnson's objections. But he chose ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson challenges Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to friendly wager over Bears-Rams playoff game

As the Chicago Bears prepared to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game on Sunday, Chicago ...
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Johnson Says He Is ‘Bracing for What Could Be Midyear Layoffs’

Mayor Brandon Johnson warned again on Wednesday that the Chicago City Council may have to make emergency cuts if revenue baked into the city’s 2026 spending plan fails to materialize.

Ald. Hopkins waters down curfew ordinance, again, to appease Mayor Brandon Johnson

Public Safety Committee Chair Brian Hopkins (2nd) tried to get his new version through the City Council, even though it was distributed to alderpersons minutes before they were being asked to vote.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has major request to Caleb Williams amid Bears QB's early struggles in games

Caleb Williams received a request from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ahead of the Chicago Bears' NFC Divisional playoff game ...

City Council could vote Wednesday on latest citywide curfew proposal

The City Council could vote on a new citywide curfew proposal Wednesday, but if it passes, it’s unclear whether Mayor Brandon ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to Discuss ICE, Federal Intervention and Public Safety at National Press Club, Jan. 28

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Join Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for a Headliners luncheon on Wednesday, January 28 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the National Press Club.