Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson is maxing out Chicago’s credit card. Aldermen, intervene.
We keep learning more highly questionable aspects of the Johnson administration’s plan to float $830 million in new bonds.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s infrastructure borrowing plan stalled by City Council opponents
Aldermen used a parliamentary maneuver to stall the scheduled vote on the $830 million bond that Johnson wants to use to pay ...
Mayor Johnson discusses mass exodus of senior staffers, upcoming testimony on sanctuary laws
In his first public comments since the announced departure of three city agency bosses, Johnson said, "there might be more ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson escalates push for CPS to pick up pension payment, borrow more money
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is instructing the school board to move ahead on accepting the costs of a $175 million pension payment that has been a political hot potato between City Hall and ...
Johnson's $830 million bond issue stalls in City Council
Ald. Bill Conway and Ald. Anthony Beale teamed up to delay the vote on the bond issue for one meeting. Conway has complained ...
Critics stall final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond issue for infrastructure projects
The mayor's bond plan has sparked intense debate over its potential long-term impact on the city's finances, in particular after recent credit downgrades.
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Mayor Johnson preps for sanctuary city testimony, seeks state funds for transportation and education
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to Springfield with two open hands at a time when the state is facing a $3 billion deficit. "The governor has an incredible lift to close ...
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Johnson signals more City Hall shakeups coming
Without spilling names, Mayor Brandon Johnson suggested today there will be more departures of senior leaders from his administration. Four top officials announced their retirement or resignations ...
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Mayor Johnson to Form Task Force to Rid CPD of Extremist Groups, After 8 Month Delay
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg urged Mayor Brandon Johnson in July to form a task force as part of an effort to “implement a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to preventing, identifying ...
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Chicago Mayor Johnson names final CPS Board of Education appointment, completing 1st hybrid board
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his final appointment to the Chicago Board of Education Tuesday, completing the city's first-ever hybrid school board. The newest member is ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s infrastructure funding bond plan draws pushback from critics who say it kicks can down road
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s planned $830 million bond to pay for a variety of capital projects is facing pushback from aldermen and others for its backloaded payment schedule and fears ...
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Vote on Johnson's $830M borrowing plan delayed
A vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to borrow $830 million for 2025 capital spending was deferred in the City Council today after a fiery debate on the city’s finances. Johnson ...