The Latest Breaking News from Brandon Johnson

Pritzker planning for ‘best and biggest’ DNC ever in 2024

State and city leaders gathered Tuesday at McCormick Place to sign a “labor peace agreement” ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

Mayoral allies lay groundwork for mental health plan dubbed ‘Treatment Not Trauma’

Health Committee Chair Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez opened the hearing with a minute of silence honoring Quintonio LeGrier, Laquan McDonald “and so many others who did not receive the care they desperately needed.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2023

Up First briefing: State of the economy; a possible Trump indictment; difficult bosses

Another indictment for former President Trump could come soon. A career coach gives advice for workplace conflicts. Economic forecasters are optimistic, but the economy isn't out of the woods yet.

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

City Council clears the decks before summer recess

When the 50-member Council meets again in September, it’ll be to begin the possibly contentious process of tackling Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first city budget.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

Chicago aims to boost pay for thousands of restaurant workers

Advocates hail potential for ‘historic moment’ as city council bill bids to increase pay from $9.48 an hour for tipped employees

The Guardian - US · Jul 19, 2023

Here are the Broncos’ wide receiver ratings in ‘Madden NFL 24’

Jerry Jeudy is now the Broncos' best wide receiver in "Madden." He was the team's second-best WR in last year's version of the video game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson praises Jackson in PUSH keynote, says ‘I am not here’ without him

If not for the trail blazed by the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the retiring, longtime leader of Rainbow PUSH, Johnson said, he would not be mayor of Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

City Council members to propose 2-year timeline for eliminating ‘sub-minimum’ wage

Despite the proposal, however, Ald. Ramirez-Rosa acknowledged negotiations with the restaurant industry continue and may result in an even longer phase-in period.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

A day with Chicago migrants and the people trying to help them

As of last week, more than 770 people were staying in police stations in Chicago and three dozen were at O’Hare Airport, waiting for a spot in shelters already housing more than 5,260 people.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

High school classrooms are transformed into ‘welcome center’ for migrant families in West Town, Humboldt Park

A new pilot program from Chicago Public Schools will provide additional support to newly arrived immigrant families while enrolling their children in classes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023