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Housing discrimination complaint remains active as Mayor Brandon Johnson delays finalizing agreement with HUD
The administration has delayed signing an agreement to resolve negotiations over a federal complaint filed with the U.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.
Mayor Johnson: Chicago sees least violent Fourth of July weekend in 6 years - WGN News at 6
Violence over the Fourth of July holiday weekend in Chicago continues to drop, according to the mayor. Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Crain's Chicago Business1d
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 ...
Hoodline1d
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson open to bringing NASCAR Chicago Street Race back to Grant Park beyond 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he is open to bringing the NASCAR Chicago Street Race back, but only after including more ...
Mayor Johnson 'seriously considering' Ald. Burnett to run Chicago Housing Authority
Burnett, who also serves as City Hall's Zoning Committee chair, plans to step down from the City Council, regardless of ...
Crain's Chicago Business3d
Johnson confirms he's 'seriously considering' naming Burnett to run CHA
Burnett is one of three finalists to lead the $1.3 billion Chicago Housing Authority, and told Crain's last week he hopes one ...
Yahoo2d
Chicago mayor signals openness to NASCAR’s return, but maybe not on July 4th weekend
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled he's open to NASCAR returning to the city's downtown in the future. But he appeared ...