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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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Mayor Johnson determined to push for Council vote on 'granny flats' measure next week
It's time to bring to a head the yearlong debate on whether to legalize accessory dwelling units, senior mayoral advisor ...
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Chicago mayor signals openness to NASCAR’s return, but maybe not on July 4th weekend
Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled openness to NASCAR returning the city’s downtown next year, but perhaps not on the Fourth of ...
Mayor “seriously considering” Walter Burnett Jr for housing chief
Johnson praised Burnett’s long record and personal history with public housing, calling him “an incredible asset to the ...
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 ...
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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.