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Johnson wins first test of City Council muscle

By a 41-9 vote, Mayor Brandon Johnson reshaped the City Council in his progressive image.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2023

Brandon Johnson’s first City Council meeting certain to be tamer than Lightfoot’s

Senior adviser Jason Lee said the mayor has been doing some rehearsing to make sure he’s comfortable with the gavel in his hand and running the meeting smoothly.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2023

Will Ramirez-Rosa’s new Council leadership roles be ‘big step forward’ for progressives — or kick in the pants to developers?

If the new zoning chair and Council floor leader is more pragmatic than some of his critics expect, it could be a positive step for progressive politics in Chicago and developers.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2023

Lightfoot allies hatch plan to expand power on City Council before she heads out the door

Former Inspector General Joe Ferguson had pushed for a more independent Council, but slammed this approach as a “pre-emptive power move of the status quo wrapped in a package that includes meaningful reforms.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023

CHA boss gets earful from City Council members

Ald. Jeanette Taylor complained about CHA property managers. “You all need to be looking at these landlords. They love taking vouchers. But they don’t do any upkeep to the building.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

City Council member wants to compel regular testimony from CTA president

The Transportation Committee has repeatedly summoned transit agency leader Dorval Carter Jr., but he has ignored them, sending underlings instead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2022

Embattled CPD Supt. David Brown takes his turn on City Council hot seat

“I’ve been here for two-and-a-half years. It feels like 10,” Brown tells alderpersons at a City Council budget hearing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2022

City Council members unleash barrage of complaints about dogs on the loose

Ald. Scott Waguespack said he has the scars to prove a surge in off-leash dogs is sparking fights and worse.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2022