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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Proclaims October 19 as ‘Love Your Lungs Day’ Amid CHEST Conference at McCormick Place

CHICAGO — This weekend, Chicago is hosting approximately 7,000 physicians from all over the nation, gathering to deliberate on advancements…

1 week ago

Trump Criticizes Chicago Leadership: Claims Johnson and Pritzker Should Face Jail for Failing to Safeguard ICE Officers as Texas National Guard Moves In

CHICAGO (WLS) -- President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker "should be…

3 weeks ago

Chicago City Council Criticizes Teachers Union’s Assata Shakur Post; Mayor Brandon Johnson Remains Silent

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Teachers Union is drawing fire on Monday for a social media post that praised a…

4 weeks ago

Chicago Public Schools Announces Balanced Budget Without Classroom Cuts or Loans

CHICAGO (WLS) -- To close an almost billion-dollar budget deficit, Chicago Public Schools presented a balanced budget that does not…

2 months ago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Vetoes Curfew Ordinance; Override Attempt by Aldermen Unsuccessful

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson officially vetoed a controversial curfew ordinance during Wednesday's City Council meeting.The Council's attempt to…

3 months ago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and officials are seeking solutions to fill an expected $1.2 billion budget gap

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's budget director has said 2026 will be one of the most difficult budget years in recent…

4 months ago

Expected Fight Over Curfew Proposal in Chicago City Council Against Mayor Brandon Johnson

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on a curfew designed to prevent so-called "teen takeovers."Some…

4 months ago

DOJ Investigation to Shine Spotlight on City of Chicago Jobs and Hiring Practices Following Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Comments

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is opening up a civil rights investigation into the city of Chicago,…

5 months ago

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago organizes a gathering for the Chicago group before crucial budget discussions in Springfield, Illinois.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is in Springfield on Tuesday night as he prepares for a series of…

6 months ago

Community Breakfast in South Side Before MLK Day to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Influence on Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago HBCU Alumni choir opened up the city's annual interfaith breakfast to honor the life of…

9 months ago