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Mayor Brandon Johnson firm on ‘teen takeover’ curfew veto

Confident his snap curfew veto will be upheld, Mayor Johnson does victory lap prior to City Council vote

The City Council needs 34 votes to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of an ordinance that would allow the police to enact "snap curfews." Johnson predicted any override attempt would fail.

ABC 7 Chicago on MSN · 5h

Mayor Brandon Johnson to officially present veto of curfew ordinance at City Council meeting

Mayor Brandon Johnson will officially present his veto of a curfew ordinance at Wednesday's City Council meeting.

Chicago Tribune · 10h

Mayor Brandon Johnson firm on ‘teen takeover’ curfew veto: ‘We are doing the right thing’

Aldermen voted 27 to 22 last month to pass the curfew measure. But Mayor Brandon Johnson quickly vetoed it, calling it “counterproductive” to addressing crime.

Susana Mendoza, Mayor of Chicago and Illinois Comptroller

Chicago Sun-Times · 11h

Susana Mendoza won't seek 4th comptroller term as she considers challenging 'failing' Mayor Brandon Johnson

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she’ll give up her statewide office as she considers her “next biggest challenge” — which sure sounds like a potential b

Chicago Tribune · 12h

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces she’s not running for reelection, keeps door open for Chicago mayoral run

During a sometimes-emotional speech, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said she’s ‘definitely not done serving,’ though she didn’t discuss possible bid for Chicago mayor.

WBBM Radio Chicago on MSN · 10h

Susana Mendoza won't seek another term

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who’s also been a State Representative and Chicago City Clerk during more than two decades in public office, has announced she is not seeking re-election in 2026.

Upcoming Chicago budget ‘grimmest picture of all’ for Mayor Brandon Johnson, aldermen

Chicago ended 2024 with a $161 million deficit. And a state bill boosting benefits for police and fire pensioners through ...

WGN Radio 72011h

Mayor Johnson on Chicago’s progress, youth jobs, and public safety

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to weigh in on Ald. Walter Burnett Jr.’s suggestion that his son replaced him ...

Mayor Johnson's crackdown on retail window signs stalls

The mayor said he wants to improve public safety and aesthetics of retail corridors, but City Council members blasted more ...

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Chicago Commemorates 1995 Heat Wave Victims and Honors WWII Hero Emilio Aguirre with Initiatives for a Resilient Future

Chicago commemorates the 1995 Heat Wave victims and honors WWII hero Emilio Aguirre with initiatives for future heat resilience.

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Mayor Johnson, city leaders mark 1 year of Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago program

The City of Chicago has scaled up its Community Violence Intervention (CVI) program, resulting in a 39% decrease in shooting incidents, a 35% decrease in fatal shootings, and a 41% decrease in ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes police raid reforms without ban on no-knock warrants

The issue has been debated for years since Anjanette Young was handcuffed and forced to stand naked while a team of police officers mistakenly raided her home.

Mayor pitches compromise on citywide granny flat legalization

A push to legalize accessory dwelling units citywide in Chicago will face a key vote after a mayor-led compromise aimed at ...

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Are modular homes and 'granny flats' the answer to Chicago’s housing crisis?

Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to call for a vote Wednesday on an ordinance that would legalize accessory dwelling units across ...

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