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Housing discrimination complaint remains active as Mayor Brandon Johnson delays finalizing agreement with HUD
The administration has delayed signing an agreement to resolve negotiations over a federal complaint filed with the U.S.
Mayor Brandon Johnson open to bringing NASCAR Chicago Street Race back to Grant Park beyond 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he is open to bringing the NASCAR Chicago Street Race back, but only after including more ...
Can Bungalow Belt beat mayor, alderman again on ADUs?
Alderman Bennett Lawson introduced legislation this week to expand the city’s ADU ordinance beyond its five pilot zones.
Mayor Johnson open to keeping NASCAR in Chicago — after exploring date change, top aide says
Senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee acknowledged that there are “some real limitations on moving the date” based on NASCAR’s ...
Crain's Chicago Business2d
As Burnett exits the City Council, Johnson loses a bridge-builder
Walter Burnett Jr.’s departure from the City Council strips Mayor Brandon Johnson of a trusted bridge-builder with deep ties ...
CPD, mayor address safety concerns for 4th of July weekend after River North mass shooting
A mass shooting in River North Wednesday night and another one that wounded four people on the city's South Side early ...
Hoodline2d
Chicago Mayor Johnson's Youth Employment Push Yields Nearly 29,000 Summer Jobs Through One Summer Chicago Program
Chicago Mayor Johnson's youth employment efforts see success as 29,000 secure jobs through One Summer Chicago.
Crain's Chicago Business4d
Johnson confirms he's 'seriously considering' naming Burnett to run CHA
Burnett is one of three finalists to lead the $1.3 billion Chicago Housing Authority, and told Crain's last week he hopes one ...
Mayor Johnson discusses 4th of July violence, future of NASCAR Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is open to bringing NASCAR back to Chicago. At a news conference with reporters on Tuesday he weighed in on the street race and holiday weekend violence.