Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson is maxing out Chicago’s credit card. Aldermen, intervene.
We keep learning more highly questionable aspects of the Johnson administration’s plan to float $830 million in new bonds.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s infrastructure borrowing plan stalled by City Council opponents
Aldermen used a parliamentary maneuver to stall the scheduled vote on the $830 million bond that Johnson wants to use to pay ...
After monthlong delay, Mayor Brandon Johnson names final member of school board
Johnson is naming CPS parent Cydney Wallace to represent parts of five neighborhoods on the partly elected, partly appointed ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson escalates push for CPS to pick up pension payment, borrow more money
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is instructing the school board to move ahead on accepting the costs of a $175 million pension payment that has been a political hot potato between City Hall and ...
Critics stall final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond issue for infrastructure projects
The mayor's bond plan has sparked intense debate over its potential long-term impact on the city's finances, in particular after recent credit downgrades.
Crain's Chicago Business5d
Johnson signals more City Hall shakeups coming
Without spilling names, Mayor Brandon Johnson suggested today there will be more departures of senior leaders from his administration. Four top officials announced their retirement or resignations ...
Crain's Chicago Business4d
Vote on Johnson's $830M borrowing plan delayed
A vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to borrow $830 million for 2025 capital spending was deferred in the City Council today after a fiery debate on the city’s finances. Johnson ...
WGN Radio2d
Mayor Brandon Johnson shares plan to fight food inequity in the city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to discuss a plan he is working on to combat food inequity in Chicago. Mayor ...