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Chicago mayor slams Trump over possible crime crackdown: ‘Uncalled for’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) slammed President Trump over possibly sending the national guard to Chicago after his D.C.
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'There is no emergency': Pritzker responds to reports Pentagon plans military deployment to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has responded after reports say the Pentagon plans a military deployment to Chicago.

Mayor Johnson has "grave concerns" about President Trump eyeing Chicago for federal crime crackdown

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's suggestion that Chicago will be the next target of his ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says flood relief applicants don’t have to disclose their immigration status

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, at a news conference this week, said that applicants for flood relief do not have ” to ...

Mayor Johnson confident proposed CPS budget will pass before deadline despite division

Despite division among CPS school board members over a balanced budget to close a $734 million gap, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday he is confident the budget will pass before a looming deadline.

Mayor's office silent on whistleblower's concerns about Chicago's mental health crisis response program

In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson rings the bell to officially kick off the school year for CPS

More than 325,000 students in Chicago Public Schools will be back in the classroom Monday to begin the 2025-26 academic year ...
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Chicago Public Schools students head back to class amid budget uncertainty

City and district leaders rang a ceremonial bell this morning to mark the first day of classes at Chicago Public Schools.