Drive to recall Chicago mayor picks up police union endorsement – NBC Chicago
While supporters on Thursday circulated petitions outside City Hall, the movement to recall Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson picked up a major endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police. “We are going to join hands, get signatures and make this happen, and I guarantee you we will have the 56,000-plus signatures and we will have enough […]
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Mayor Johnson shows support for Alderman at center of flag burning controversy – NBC Chicago
After days of refusing to comment on a controversy surrounding a member of his leadership team, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson broke his silence on 25th Ward Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, showing support for the two-term alderman. “I don’t even know why this is being debated, quite frankly. It’s actually quite disturbing that as a city we […]
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Chicago mayor’s Chief of Staff Rich Guidice retiring – NBC Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff, Rich Guidice, is retiring. The mayor’s office announced the news in a Thursday press release, saying Guidice “admirably served the City of Chicago, earning tremendous respect under four mayors and across multiple City departments.” “From West Side roots and the halls of Gordon Tech High School, to leadership through […]
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City Council votes against use of arbitrator in cases of serious wrongdoing for CPD officers – NBC Chicago | #citycouncil
The City Council Thursday voted to reject an arbitrator’s ruling that would have allowed Chicago Police officers accused of serious wrongdoing to use an arbitrator instead of the Police Board. “This fight today, is about how we hold police accountable,” said 5th Ward Ald. Desmond Yancy said. The 32-18 vote will almost certainly send the […]
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Progressive Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor levels harsh criticism of Mayor Brandon Johnson in podcast interview
CHICAGO (WLS) — One of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s strongest allies is leveling some harsh criticism at him on a podcast recently, suggesting he may not have been ready for the job. Ald. Jeanette Taylor is known for speaking her mind despite possible fallout, making headlines in 2021 when she went toe-to-toe with then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot […]
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Paid leave ordinance passed by decisive margin in Chicago City Council – NBC Chicago | #citycouncil
Cheers erupted in the council chambers after the Chicago City Council voted to 36-12 to pass an ordinance that gives workers in the city 10 days of paid leave, including five sick days and five days of personal time off. “This new policy is a milestone and our commitment to the wellbeing and empowerment of […]
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s allies lay groundwork for ‘mansion tax’ referendum to aid unhoused people
CHICAGO — Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot campaigned on a promise to raise the real estate transfer tax on high-end home sales to create a dedicated funding source to combat homelessness only to break that promise, infuriating what was her progressive base. Mayor Brandon Johnson is not about to make the same mistake. With Gov. JB […]
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Advocates push for Johnson, City Council to enact Chicago real estate transfer tax – NBC Chicago | #citycouncil
Just over two months after taking office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing pressure to follow through on a major campaign promise. Chanting “65K need a place to stay,” housing advocates gathered in the City Hall lobby Thursday afternoon, calling on Johnson to follow through on instituting a real estate transfer tax to improve city […]
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City Council committee approves ‘Treatment not Trauma’ ordinance that would send crisis responders to mental health calls – NBC Chicago | #citycouncil
A measure that would change the way Chicago first responders handle calls about people in mental health crises was approved today by the City Council’s Committee on Health and Human Relations. Under what is called the “Treatment Not Trauma Ordinance,” police officers would be accompanied by mental health clinicians in such situations. It will still […]
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Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Sends Message to Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson Ahead of Inauguration – NBC Chicago
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel offered congratulations to Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson ahead of his inauguration on Monday, saying he’s rooting hard for Johnson’s success and urged others to do the same. Emanuel, who served as mayor from 2011 to 2019 and is currently the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, tweeted a video message from Tokyo, saying […]
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