As Brandon Johnson approaches the midpoint of his term as Chicago mayor, he confronts a reality that he readily acknowledges.

Michael McMurray, an attorney and former construction executive, replaces Jamie Rhee. His first order of business is to begin ...

Chicago OKs $68M in TIF funding to convert a Loop office tower into 400 apartments—part of a push to revive downtown with more housing.

Despite Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s trademark optimism, the unrelenting turmoil of the past two years, and his missteps ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson defended the decision Tuesday to permanently remove Christopher Columbus statues from two Chicago parks as an effort to show “our collective humanity.” ...

The funniest include a papal Super Bowl Shuffle, whether “love thy neighbor” includes Green Bay Packers fans, and Lori Lightfoot’s Bene Gesserit status. After a day and change in conclave ...

Chicago Parking Meters first took legal action against the city in April 2024 to enforce the arbitrator’s ruling that it was twice shorted by Chicago under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

The Grant Park and Arrigo Park Columbus statues have hung in political limbo since former Mayor Lori Lightfoot removed them amid protests in 2020. But Johnson’s newly appointed Park District CEO ...

Company officials also complained that the administration of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot slowed down financing approval, a charge Lightfoot vehemently denies. Sterling Bay did complete one ...

The statues were initially removed by Mr. Johnson’s predecessor, Lori Lightfoot, amid protests in 2020. During the protests that broke out after the death of George Floyd, protesters routinely ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2025 budget earmarked $82 million for settlements and judgments. The money has already run out. Now, ...