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Then a candidate, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson greets members of SEIU Local 73 as they announce their endorsement on Nov. 9, 2022, with SEIU Local 73 President Dian Palmer outside Chicago City Hall. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Conflict between SEIU and CTU escalates with allegations of ‘bullying’

March 25, 2025 at 6:10 a.m.

The conflict between the CTU and SEIU, two key supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson, escalates with allegations of "bullying."

Former 45th Ward Ald. John Arena, seen April 7, 2015, has been picked by Mayor Brandon Johnson to lobby on behalf of his administration in Springfield. (Abel Uribe/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson taps former Northwest Side alderman as Springfield lobbyist

March 24, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

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.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez heads to a meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates at City Hall on March 19, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson says CPS and CTU near contract deal after meeting: ‘I believe they should get it done tonight.’

March 20, 2025 at 12:26 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson called in Chicago Public Schools’ chief Pedro Martinez and Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates for a special meeting before a budget amendment vote.

CPS President Pedro Martinez and members of the Chicago Board of Education listen to speakers during a school board meeting at Chicago Public Schools headquarters on Feb. 27, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Financial advisory group’s report confirms no easy solutions for CPS budget gap

March 18, 2025 at 5:50 p.m.

A new financial report commissioned by the school board president highlights the lack of solutions to close CPS' $240 million budget shortfall, as officials consider borrowing and midyear cuts.

Mayor Brandon Johnson appears before the House Oversight Committee on March 5, 2025, during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington about sanctuary cities and immigration policy. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The ‘Re-Reconstruction’: Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on outreach to Black Chicago

March 18, 2025 at 7:46 a.m.

Texts from Mayor Brandon Johnson paint a picture of a freshman executive entrenching further into his identity as a Black mayor.

Trump Justice Department sends letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson about alleged antisemitism on campuses

March 13, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

A Justice Department-led task force requested Mayor Brandon Johnson discuss with federal officials his response to antisemitism at Chicago schools and colleges.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, left, stands by as CPS officials talk about recommendations from a third-party fact finder, aimed at helping them settle on a contract with the Chicago Teachers Union, during a news conference at CPS headquarters on Feb. 6, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes CPS to refinance $240M in debt, experts warn of long-term risks

March 12, 2025 at 7:42 p.m.

The city is pushing Chicago Public Schools to refinance about $240 million in debt to balance its budget, a move that some experts argue is fiscally irresponsible.

People walk through Chicago’s Loop shortly after sunset on March 11, 2025. Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd, has called for an 8 p.m. teen curfew after a tourist was shot in front of a movie theater Sunday in the 400 block of North Columbus Drive. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Downtown alderman calls for 8 p.m. teen curfew after tourist shooting

March 12, 2025 at 6:16 p.m.

Ald. Brian Hopkins' curfew effort could meet resistance from Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was tepid at best when asked about the proposal.

Mayor Brandon Johnson greets supporters outside the U.S. Capitol after testifying in front of the House Oversight Committee on March 5, 2025, during a hearing about sanctuary cities and immigration policy. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago observers relieved a reserved Mayor Brandon Johnson achieved ‘a draw’ with congressional Republicans

March 7, 2025 at 6:58 p.m.

Many Chicagoans were anxious when Mayor Brandon Johnson accepted an invitation to testify Wednesday before U.S. Congress on the city's sanctuary policy.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, center, is sworn in with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 5, 2025, in Washington. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson defends Chicago’s sanctuary laws in GOP-led congressional hearing

March 6, 2025 at 9:29 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a forceful defense of Chicago’s history as a haven for immigrants during his opening statement before a Republican-led congressional hearing.

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