The Latest Breaking News from Brandon Johnson

Architect Brandon Johnson, formerly of Palmer Design, launches own golf course firm

Harvard-trained architect Brandon Johnson hangs out his own shingle with new design firm.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 20, 2024

Chicago will drop controversial ShotSpotter gunfire detection system

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson followed through on his campaign promise by announcing the city won't renew the contract for the system, which critics have called ineffective and costly.

WEKU · Feb 15, 2024

Chicago High School Principal Urges Local Control Over School Resource Officers

This content discusses the debate surrounding the removal of police officers from Chicago schools and the importance of local decision-making.

Top News · Feb 5, 2024

Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen, Wichita Police Launch Investigation

The prized statue of Jackie Robinson honoring his groundbreaking legacy was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas, prompting outrage and a police search.

Top News · Jan 27, 2024

Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a Kansas park

A prized statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a public park in Kansas, spurring a police search and outrage across the city of Wichita.

WEKU · Jan 27, 2024

Roaches, rats and rotten food reported at Chicago shelter for asylum seekers

Public safety concerns about shelter housing more than 2,500 prompted in December after five-year-old boy died

The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2024

How NYC, Chicago Are Dealing With Overcrowded Shelter Systems as Freezing Temperatures Grip U.S.

Authorities are delaying evictions and time limits from shelters. Thousands are crossing the border despite the trying conditions

Latin Times · Jan 17, 2024

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus meeting on asylum-seekers is postponed due to cold weather

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his suburban counterparts had planned to discuss the influx of migrants arriving by bus and plane from Texas. A new date hasn’t been set.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 15, 2024

Johnson, suburban mayors to talk state of Chicago migrant crisis

The freshman mayor will meet with members of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus at the United Center on Tuesday to plan for how to handle the more than 30,000 arrivals to the city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2024

City preparing to ‘right-size’ migrant shelters due to budget constraints

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th), chair of the City Council’s Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights, said Deputy Chief of Staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas told him late last month of the city’s plan to, as she put it, “right-size” the migrant shelter system without offering details.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024