Johnson calls the alternate budget “morally bankrupt” and unbalanced by $163 million. But a veto would inch Chicago closer to the reality of a government shutdown. Read more
Chicago Suntimes - Dec 20
The Chicago Housing Authority board told HUD this fall that Mayor Brandon Johnson was pressuring the agency to install a close political ally to lead the agency. Read more
Chicago Tribune - Dec 04
Choking back tears, Johnson accused Council members working on an alternate, head tax-free spending plan of “playing games with working people... if you’ve never gone hungry, you wouldn’t know why I have that urgency — if you’ve never opened up your refrigerator and there’s nothing in it. Poverty... Read more
Chicago Suntimes - Dec 02
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to provide city funds to local organizations addressing food insecurity. Read more
Hoodline - Nov 16
The funding will go toward local food assistance efforts and independent businesses in the wake of pauses to SNAP benefits during the government shutdown — and looming changes to the federal program. Read more
Block Club Chicago - Nov 16
The docuseries Don’t Date Brandon unpacked the shocking revelations about Brandon Johnson leading to his arrest for assault and attempted kidnapping with intent to sexually assault — but where is he now? The three-part doc, which premiered on Paramount+ in October, featured Johnson’s first wife, ... Read more
Usmagazine - Oct 29
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s effort to regulate the marijuana-like products for sale in stores around Chicago would be highlighted by a $2-per-item tax. Read more
Chicago Tribune - Oct 29
The school district is expected under a 2026 budget proposal to get at least $379 million from special taxing districts. CPS is facing cuts from the Trump administration. Read more
Chicago Suntimes - Oct 15
Speeding tickets from new automated cameras are quickly hurtling toward the $11.4 million benchmark Mayor Brandon Johnson is counting on for 2025. Read more
Chicago Tribune - Sep 07
