Chicago's mayoral election is exactly 1 year away, and here's the current field

The state of Illinois has a primary election and a general election in 2026, but the city of Chicago is exactly one year away ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of Chicago hemp ban stands after override vote in City Council fails

The City Council on Wednesday failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto​ of an ordinance that would have banned the ...

Mayor Johnson hosts Youth Media Day at City Hall

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted a Youth Media Day to encourage young people to work in journalism, communications, and ...

At City Council, Mayor Johnson pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, urges Chicago to honor him 'with action'

We can best honor Reverend Jackson by `keeping hope alive,’“ the mayor said before leading the Council in a moment of silence ...

Minneapolis and Chicago mayors to deliver unofficial rebuttals to Trump's State of the Union address

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will join several other Democratic elected officials and well-known actors in giving unofficial responses to President Trump's State of ...

Jacob Frey and Brandon Johnson delivering State of the Union rebuttal at boycott event

Two leading Democratic mayors are joining forces to deliver rebuttals to President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address to Congress next week. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson orders CPD to investigate federal immigration agents for potential prosecution

The directive makes Chicago the first city in the nation "to leverage local authority to pursue legal accountability for misconduct" by federal agents, according to the city.

Mayor Johnson takes aim at corporate media, some Democrats in livestream with Hasan Piker

Hasan Piker, who has become one of the biggest voices of the far left, debated the late Charlie Kirk several times.