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Matthew Brewer, former interim CEO and board chair of the Chicago Housing Authority, declares his candidacy for mayor of Chicago on June 25, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Former CHA board chair announces run for Chicago mayor, decries City Hall dysfunction

June 25, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Matthew Brewer, previously the interim CEO and board chair of the CHA, declared his candidacy in the 2027 mayoral race.

Customers gamble in the gaming room at Crazy Times Pub and Grill in Machesney Park, March 26, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Video gambling hearing ends after tensions flare between Mayor Brandon Johnson allies, opponents

June 24, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

A hearing on reversing Chicago's legalization of video gambling terminals ended abruptly Wednesday after a call was made for a commissioner to resign.

Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands with Marcella Mastria, of Chicago, at a cafe on May 29, 2026, in Rome. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson predicts revival of faith in Chicago following Vatican trip

May 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s affinity for the Black church has been a theme of his first term and will play a role as he seeks to connect with churchgoing Chicagoans in...

Mayor Brandon Johnson presents Pope Leo XIV with Chicago-themed gifts during his visit on May 28, 2026, at the Vatican. (Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media)

Mayor Brandon Johnson floats Chicago landmark named for Pope Leo XIV

May 29, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled that Chicago could be due for another street or landmark christened after a pope.

Mayor Brandon Johnson invites Pope Leo XIV to celebrate Mass in Grant Park

May 29, 2026 at 7:02 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson invited Pope Leo XIV to Grant Park next year and delivered him a key to the city during their much-awaited meeting.

Jason Lee, from center left, senior adviser to Mayor Brandon Johnson, Angela Tovar, commissioner of the Department of Environment and chief sustainability officer for the city of Chicago, and Max Budovitch, Chicago deputy mayor for business, economic and neighborhood development, talk with Lorenza Bonaccorsi, president of Municipio Roma I, at the Piazza Pia public space on May 27, 2026, in Rome. Several members of the Chicago delegation toured sites around Rome with members of the local government and business community. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to meet Pope Leo XIV with Chicago political allies

May 28, 2026 at 9:36 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team revealed the 46-member delegation including progressive political, faith and education leaders early Thursday.

Visitors walk through St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on May 26, 2026. Mayor Brandon Johnson is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo XIV later in the week. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

White Sox merch and giardiniera among Chicago-themed gifts delegation to present Pope Leo XIV

May 26, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will lead a delegation to the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday in his biggest international trip so far.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks with breakfast-goers during a special gathering ahead of his meeting with Pope Leo XIV at Peach’s Restaurant on May 24, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson to tout opposition to wars during Vatican trip, says Pope wants to keep Bears in Chicago

May 24, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson stopped by a South Side restaurant Sunday afternoon before his visit to the Vatican, where he rallied supporters with his plans to discuss foreign affairs, affordability —...

Dr. Olusimbo Ige, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, speaks during a press conference at the Cook County medical examiner's office, Oct. 1, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s health commissioner exits

May 22, 2026 at 7:46 p.m.

Chicago's public health commissioner, Dr. Olusimbo Ige, is exiting the Chicago Department of Public Health, the mayor's office confirmed late Friday.

Mayor Brandon Johnson talks in his office at Chicago City Hall on May 14, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson decries further cuts to CPS in district’s budget plan

May 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Asked about proposed cuts to teaching positions in the next school year, Mayor Brandon Johnson said the school district needs to spend more, not less.

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