Vendor responses cool to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request they volunteer to accept less
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration hoped to trim almost $9 million from the 2025 budget, but has so far netted just $450,000.
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The $265 million tech bill: How a plan to streamline Cook County, state computer systems led to massive costs and delays
Illinois and Cook County officials have spent more than $250 million after hiring a Texas company to overhaul outdated, error-ridden computer systems. The three projects are taking years and are...
Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint Cook County commissioner to City Council
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to name Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada as his choice to succeed Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa on the City Council.
Contentious overhaul of electronic-monitoring program in Cook County arriving after brewing for years
After months of planning and discussion, the Cook County sheriff’s office starting Tuesday will no longer accept new electronic monitoring participants, marking the beginning of a shift in one way...
Hundreds gather at Gold Coast Tesla dealership as part of national protests against DOGE
Roughly 200 people gathered outside a Gold Coast Tesla dealership on Saturday, taking part in nationwide protests against Elon Musk and the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team
Mayor Brandon Johnson adding Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team, part of his efforts to improve relations in the capital.
Wealthy white homeowners vote more on property tax hike proposals in Cook County, study finds
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas' office found a small number of voters — largely rich, white homeowners — tend to have the strongest turnout for property tax votes.
CPS staff in a political tug-of-war: What to know about Chicago’s $175M pension battle
A controversial $175 million pension payment for non-teaching Chicago Public Schools staff has created tension between the district and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Mayor Brandon Johnson taps former Northwest Side alderman as Springfield lobbyist
Former Ald. John Arena, who lost his City Council seat representing the 45th Ward in 2019, was hired to lobby for Mayor Brandon Johnson in Springfield.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends asking city contractors to take pay reductions
Johnson’s remarks came after his administration asked contractors doing business with the city last Wednesday for “a price reduction of minimally 3%.”