Chicago Housing Authority head told HUD ‘we do not recommend’ Mayor Brandon Johnson ally as CEO

The Chicago Housing Authority board told HUD this fall that Mayor Brandon Johnson was pressuring the agency to install a ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Mayor Johnson defends budget proposal in ABC7 Chicago exclusive interview

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his budget Friday in an exclusive, one-on-one interview with ABC7 Chicago. The mayor suggested that his proposed taxes on corporations, which are ...
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Mayor Johnson talks budget, Trump administration, reelection intentions and TikTok in WBEZ interview

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is laser-focused on passing his 16-point, $6 billion budget, propped up by a slew of new taxes, by the end of the year. With federal immigration enforcement bearing down ...
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Ask The Mayor, November 2025: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses budget ahead of Dec. 31 deadline

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal took a hit this week when the Chicago City Council’s Finance committee voted down his $600 million in taxes 25-10. One of the major sticking points? A ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks before UN Human Rights Council

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke to United Nations leaders in Geneva, Switzerland. He joined a discussion Friday morning with members of the U.N.'s Human Rights Council. Johnson ...