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Budget cuts will mena janitor layoffs at Chicago government buildings.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and budget critics trade blame over City Hall janitor layoffs

February 9, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has pinned layoffs of nine custodians on the 2026 budget aldermen passed. His opponents have insisted the onus is on him.

Demetrius Johnson walks with attorney Josh Tepfer, right, following a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court building in Chicago on Sept. 18, 2019. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Aldermen to vote on $29.2 million to settle four Detective Reynaldo Guevara lawsuits

February 9, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

City attorneys are recommending aldermen spend $29.2 million to settle four wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to disgraced former Chicago police Detective Reynaldo Guevara.

Democratic candidates for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District, from left, Eric France, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., Adal Regis, state Sen. Robert Peters and state Sen. Willie Preston meet with the Tribune Editorial Board on Feb. 5, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Jabs at Jesse Jackson Jr., Donna Miller as South Side Congress race heats up

February 6, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

Opponents are focusing on Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller after a large fundraising haul. And they continue to pounce on former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon talks about changes to the United States Postal Service’s new postmarking processes at a news conference on Feb. 4, 2026, in Chicago. In the background is Priscilla Mims from the League of Women Voters. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary

February 4, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by Election Day and therefore be deemed invalid, county official warns.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is applauded as he speaks at the opening ceremony for the Iftar Bazaar, a pre-Ramadan fair with vendor booths, food and performances, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Jan. 31, 2026, in Rosemont. "And no matter what this president does, I will always stand up to protect our immigrant communities," Johnson said regarding the Trump administration's immigration actions. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson directs police to investigate federal immigration agents for possible felony charges

January 31, 2026 at 5:36 p.m.

After announcement, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke said Mayor Brandon Johnson's comment she was in "complete support" of the measure was "not true."

Holding his son, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th, announces an independent run for Congress with supporters on hand Jan. 28, 2026, at 5 Estrellas Restaurante in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Progressive Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez launches independent bid for Congress

January 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez launched an independent run for Congress Wednesday against the chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the November general election.

Ald. Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez, 33rd, tears up while listening in to accounts of negative interactions with ICE as described by Elliott Payne, president of the Minneapolis City Council, during a virtual meeting at a committee hearing on solidarity with Minnesota at Chicago’s City Hall, Jan. 27, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Aldermen want new power to investigate Chicago police cooperation with ICE

January 27, 2026 at 5:27 p.m.

The measure would let the Civilian Office of Police Accountability conduct investigations into alleged illegal cooperation between Chicago police and federal immigration agents.

Ald. Marty Quinn, 13th, speaks about his successful hemp ban after a City Council meeting, Jan. 21, 2026, at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Hemp product sales curtailed in Chicago with City Council vote

January 21, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

The ban does not outlaw hemp topicals, beverages or animal products. And it allows affected products to continue to be sold in state-licensed marijuana dispensaries.

Chicago's Inspector General Deborah Witzburg answers a question during a meeting at City Hall on July 1, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago paid $26.5M in OT to ineligible employees, report says

January 21, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

Over 1,000 likely ineligible employees received the extra pay from 2020 to 2024, according to the report by Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.

Mayor Brandon Johnson arrives to talk about the city’s parking meters, at the Chicago Cultural Center on Jan. 20, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

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

January 20, 2026 at 6:40 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will forgo potentially purchasing the meters from the private company Chicago Parking Meters, saying the price would be too steep.

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