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Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes ‘granny flat’ ordinance forward
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to revive his bid to clear the way for garden apartments, attic-to-housing conversions ...
City has hired over 28,000 young people through 2025 One Summer Chicago program
Mayor Brandon Johnson said more than 28,000 young people have been hired by the city through the One Summer Chicago program ...
Mayor Johnson: Chicago sees least violent Fourth of July weekend in 6 years - WGN News at 6
Violence over the Fourth of July holiday weekend in Chicago continues to drop, according to the mayor. Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Housing discrimination complaint remains active as Mayor Brandon Johnson delays finalizing agreement with HUD
The administration has delayed signing an agreement to resolve negotiations over a federal complaint filed with the U.S.
Mayor Brandon Johnson open to bringing NASCAR Chicago Street Race back to Grant Park beyond 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he is open to bringing the NASCAR Chicago Street Race back, but only after including more ...
Mayor Johnson determined to push for Council vote on 'granny flats' measure next week
It's time to bring to a head the yearlong debate on whether to legalize accessory dwelling units, senior mayoral advisor ...
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Chicago Mayor Johnson's Youth Employment Push Yields Nearly 29,000 Summer Jobs Through One Summer Chicago Program
Chicago Mayor Johnson's youth employment efforts see success as 29,000 secure jobs through One Summer Chicago.
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Who is Brandon Johnson? Everything to know about the new Chicago mayor
Who is Brandon Johnson? Johnson is a former public school teacher and organizer for the Chicago Teachers union, which he supported during a strike in 2019. He was one of 10 siblings growing up ...
Chicago’s summer jobs program sees another year of growth following pandemic-era dip
Jobs for young people have grown by 40% under Mayor Brandon Johnson, who pitched the program as a key anti-violence ...
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Chicago's Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson on his plans for the city
Brandon Johnson was elected mayor of Chicago this week with 51.5% of the vote. Mr. Johnson is a former school teacher, teachers union organizer and Cook County commissioner.