From teacher and union organizer to Chicago’s first modern progressive mayor, Johnson navigates bold reforms, fierce opposition and a city in transition. Born in 1976 in Elgin, Ill., Johnson is one of ...

The Washington Post editorial board criticizes Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget management, claiming Chicago has "lost its mind ...

The trenches are dug in Chicago’s slow-moving budget battle. And as he seeks to gain ground with a government shutdown weeks ...

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.

The high-stakes game of chicken between Mayor Brandon Johnson and his council antagonists over the 2026 budget now moves into ...

In arguing for his corporate head tax, Mayor Brandon Johnson made it seem like Citadel has a meaningful presence in Chicago ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson and a group of aldermen pushing its own budget proposal on Monday did not appear to move any closer to ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed confidence in the safety plan set for this holiday weekend. He said the plan will enable residents and visitors to enjoy all of the festivities ...

CHICAGO — Aldermen officially threw their budget cards on the table Wednesday by introducing their own 2026 package to the City Council, the clearest sign yet they believe they don’t ...