Brandon Johnson

Mayor Johnson plans to give Pope Leo, world’s most famous white sox fan, a cubs hat Block Club Chicago21:19Rome Pope Leo XIV Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet Pope Leo XIV later this month in Rome Chicago Sun-Times19:42Rome Pope Leo XIV Chicago

Critics ratchet up pressure on Johnson to award new contract for gunshot detection system WTTW00:38ShotSpotter Chicago Illinois

Alders frustrated with delay in Mayor Brandon Johnson's promise to replace ShotSpotter gunshot detection system Patch16:39ShotSpotter Chicago Illinois

City Council committee backs banning sweepstakes machines over Mayor Johnson's objections Chicago Sun-Times23:05Illinois Business Chicago Illinois

Key city panel OKs nomination of anjanette young to serve on Chicago police oversight board WTTW22:22Illinois Business Chicago Illinois

Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson pitch Chicago to once again host Democratic National Convention WBEZ Chicago20:00J. B. Pritzker Illinois Politics Chicago

Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson pitch Chicago to once again host another Democratic National Convention Chicago Sun-Times19:26J. B. Pritzker Illinois Politics Chicago

Non-police mental health emergency response program expands citywide Block Club Chicago21:14Chicago Illinois

Mayor Johnson expands alternate response effort for mental health emergencies Chicago Sun-Times19:46Chicago Illinois

Johnson digs in against Bears stadium tax break as Arlington Heights push advances The Real Deal21:40Chicago Bears Illinois NFL

Mayor Johnson pushing to keep Bears in Chicago, revenue wish list ABC7 / WLS-TV18:44Chicago Bears Illinois NFL

Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks to block Bears stadium deal in Springfield Block Club Chicago14:34Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Chicago Mayor Johnson, other local leaders, clash with Gov. Pritzker over local funding cuts Just The News04:04Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lobbies state lawmakers for more funding, taxing power FOX 32 Chicago22:06Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Mayor Johnson pushes back on local government funding cuts, calls for administrative cuts instead Chicago Sun-Times00:02Illinois Politics Chicago Illinois

Mayor Johnson rules out school closings, mum on possible bid for reelection WBEZ Chicago19:46Johnson Illinois Schools Illinois

Mayor Johnson rules out school closings, mum on possible re-election bid Chicago Sun-Times18:55Johnson Illinois Schools Illinois

3 Years in, mayor defends bike lanes and talks CTA safety — But is mum on reelection Block Club Chicago21:19Chicago Illinois Politics Illinois

Latest News

In the last hour

After Another Year Defined by Trump and Steeped in Crisis, Mayor Brandon Johnson Looks Ahead WTTW01:54

Earlier today

The new epidemic of black youth violence UnHerd00:06

In the last 6 hours

3 Years In, Mayor Defends Bike Lanes And Talks CTA Safety — But Is Mum On Reelection Block Club Chicago21:19 14-May-26

Mayor Johnson Plans To Give Pope Leo, World’s Most Famous White Sox Fan, A Cubs Hat Block Club Chicago21:19 14-May-26

In the last 8 hours

Mayor Johnson rules out school closings, mum on possible bid for reelection WBEZ Chicago19:46 14-May-26

Mayor Johnson rules out school closings, mum on possible re-election bid Chicago Sun-Times18:55 14-May-26

Yesterday

Chicago hopes Trump will cooperate as it bids to repeat as host for Democratic National Convention in 2028 Miami Herald01:03 14-May-26

Critics Ratchet Up Pressure on Johnson to Award New Contract for Gunshot Detection System WTTW00:38 14-May-26

In the last 7 days

Mayor Brandon Johnson reflects on first three years on the job CBS Chicago22:30 13-May-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet with Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit Miami Herald22:11 13-May-26

Non-Police Mental Health Emergency Response Program Expands Citywide Block Club Chicago21:14 13-May-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Pope Leo XIV in Rome CBS Chicago20:08 13-May-26

Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson pitch Chicago to once again host Democratic National Convention WBEZ Chicago20:00 13-May-26

Chicago mayor to meet Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit FOX 32 Chicago19:54 13-May-26

Mayor Johnson expands alternate response effort for mental health emergencies Chicago Sun-Times19:46 13-May-26

Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet Pope Leo XIV later this month in Rome Chicago Sun-Times19:42 13-May-26

Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson pitch Chicago to once again host another Democratic National Convention Chicago Sun-Times19:26 13-May-26

Chicago Mayor Johnson will travel to meet Pope Leo: mayor's office ABC7 / WLS-TV19:02 13-May-26

Chicago's care Program for mental health call responses to expand throughout city CBS Chicago17:36 13-May-26

Alders Frustrated With Delay In Mayor Brandon Johnson's Promise To Replace ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection System Patch16:39 13-May-26

City Council members want Johnson to tackle replacing ShotSpotter Chicago Sun-Times23:13 12-May-26

Alders frustrated with delay in Mayor Johnson's promise to replace ShotSpotter CBS Chicago22:29 12-May-26

Subminimum wage would be frozen at 76% of the minimum pay, but only temporarily, Council panel proposes Chicago Sun-Times22:22 12-May-26

Deal Reached to Delay End of Tipped Minimum Wage, Even After Johnson Veto WTTW20:53 12-May-26

P&HCC names Johnson athletics, student engagement director Martinsville Bulletin, Virginia15:20 11-May-26

Chicago health department leaves millions of federal Covid dollars on the table Miami Herald19:50 10-May-26

Construction season kicks off with work throughout city, suburbs ABC7 / WLS-TV23:41 8-May-26

Mayor Johnson, Chicago police gather for funeral honoring slain officer John Bartholomew Chicago Sun-Times16:04 8-May-26

Johnson leaves Springfield 'determined' after pushing for new city revenue and against Bears suburban move WBEZ Chicago14:56 8-May-26

In the last month

Johnson leaves Springfield 'determined' after pushing for new city revenues and against Bears suburban move Chicago Sun-Times23:55 7-May-26

Mayor Brandon Johnson Seeks To Block Bears Stadium Deal In Springfield Block Club Chicago14:34 7-May-26

Chicago Mayor Johnson, other local leaders, clash with Gov. Pritzker over local funding cuts Just The News04:04 7-May-26

Mayor Brandon Johnson, other leaders press Illinois lawmakers for more funding CBS Chicago00:20 7-May-26

Mayor Johnson pushes back on local government funding cuts, calls for administrative cuts instead Chicago Sun-Times00:02 7-May-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, other leaders press lawmakers for more funding Capitol News Illinois23:25 6-May-26

Key City Panel OKs Nomination of Anjanette Young to Serve on Chicago Police Oversight Board WTTW22:22 6-May-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lobbies state lawmakers for more funding, taxing power FOX 32 Chicago22:06 6-May-26

Johnson digs in against Bears stadium tax break as Arlington Heights push advances The Real Deal21:40 6-May-26

Mayor Johnson pushing to keep Bears in Chicago, revenue wish list ABC7 / WLS-TV18:44 6-May-26

The Bear’s Den, May 6, 2026 Windy City Gridiron11:15 6-May-26

Bassett head football coach Brandon Johnson steps down WDBJ704:06 6-May-26

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he has a plan to keep NFL Bears in the city Just The News04:01 6-May-26

Johnson Blasts State Lawmakers’ Focus on Bears Proposal as ‘Mismatch’ With What People ‘Are Most Concerned About’ WTTW23:50 5-May-26

City Council committee backs banning sweepstakes machines over Mayor Johnson's objections Chicago Sun-Times23:05 5-May-26

Chicago Lakefront Still 'Best Place' For Bears To Play: Mayor Patch22:49 5-May-26

Key City Council Panel Advances Plan to Ban ‘Sweepstakes’ Machines WTTW21:48 5-May-26

Chicago mayor bashes effort to pass bill tied to Bears stadium as ‘short-sighted’ FOX 32 Chicago21:30 5-May-26

Mayor Johnson determined to block Bears' move to Arlington Heights Chicago Sun-Times19:42 5-May-26

Mayor Johnson's Hail Mary to keep the Bears in Chicago: What to know ABC7 / WLS-TV18:08 5-May-26

Chicago mayor to lobby state lawmakers to restore $12M in potential lost revenue FOX 32 Chicago02:16 5-May-26

Mayor Johnson heads downstate with plan to talk about Bears stadium ABC7 / WLS-TV00:28 5-May-26

Brandon Johnson’s budget director pays up after getting years of illegal property tax breaks Chicago Sun-Times11:38 1-May-26

Steelers bring back WR Brandon Johnson, release John Rhys Plumlee Pittsburgh Tribune-Review22:14 28-Apr-26

Steelers sign Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers - Official Site21:01 28-Apr-26

ABC7 to broadcast, stream Mayoral Town Hall with Brandon Johnson ABC7 / WLS-TV00:42 28-Apr-26

Mayor Johnson chooses former federal prosecutor as Chicago's new IG Chicago Sun-Times22:37 27-Apr-26

Chicago Mayor Johnson appoints new inspector general ABC7 / WLS-TV21:59 27-Apr-26

Johnson Taps Former Federal Prosecutor Brought in to Clean Up After ComEd Scandal as Chicago’s Inspector General WTTW20:40 27-Apr-26

Johnson taps former Exelon executive as Chicago's next inspector general CBS Chicago20:19 27-Apr-26

Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Laundering Pandemic Loan Money U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:12 27-Apr-26

Steelers sign veteran wide receiver Behind The Steel Curtain15:43 27-Apr-26

Steelers Find Room to Bring Back Veteran WR After NFL Draft Additions: Report Heavy.com15:36 27-Apr-26

Report: Steelers Re-Sign WR Brandon Johnson Steelers Depot (Weblog)15:01 27-Apr-26

More Chicagoans view Mayor Brandon Johnson unfavorably than favorably ahead of 2027 mayoral race, Suffolk-Tribune poll… Miami Herald20:55 26-Apr-26

Chicago Mayor Johnson signs executive order setting up youth peacekeeping initiative CBS Chicago16:32 26-Apr-26

Chicago alderman says police are 'handcuffed' from stopping teen takeovers under mayor FOX 32 Chicago19:40 22-Apr-26

Chicago alderman says police are 'handcuffed' from stopping teen takeovers under Mayor Brandon… Fox News17:31 22-Apr-26

Mayor Johnson, CTA president defend security firings under fire from City Council's Black Caucus Chicago Sun-Times21:56 21-Apr-26

Chicago mayor links restaurant industry to ‘slavery’ as tipped wage fight intensifies Fox News02:43 18-Apr-26

Chicago mayor says, ‘May 1 is happening,' despite pushback from CPS CEO Miami Herald03:34 17-Apr-26

Johnson has just $813,125 in campaign cash months before mayoral race; Giannoulias has $18.3 million Chicago Sun-Times23:38 16-Apr-26

CPS CEO, Ctu, Mayor Johnson divided over plans for classes on May Day ABC7 / WLS-TV23:30 16-Apr-26

HUD blocks Burnett from Chicago Housing Authority’s top job, dealing blow to Johnson’s housing agenda The Real Deal18:43 16-Apr-26

O'Hare Reclaims No. 1 Spot As World's Busiest Airport: Study Patch16:27 16-Apr-26

Chicago mayor warns of ‘teen trend’ after takeover chaos, violence concerns grow Fox News12:07 16-Apr-26

Here’s how to bring your questions to Mayor Brandon Johnson for “Ask the Mayor” WBEZ Chicago11:38 16-Apr-26

City Council chooses Ald. Villegas as zoning chair in latest blow to Mayor Johnson Chicago Sun-Times22:40 15-Apr-26

Chicago tipped worker raises hold after Mayor Brandon Johnson wins veto fight Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky21:41 15-Apr-26

Council fails to override Johnson veto of minimum wage increase freeze ABC7 / WLS-TV19:56 15-Apr-26

City Council Fails to Override Mayor Johnson’s Veto, Keeping Phaseout of Tipped Minimum Wage in Place WTTW19:52 15-Apr-26

Chicago alders fail to override mayor's veto on tipped wage ordinance FOX 32 Chicago19:47 15-Apr-26

Mayor Johnson's City Council allies snuff out attempt to override subminimum wage veto Chicago Sun-Times18:55 15-Apr-26

Mayor Johnson's push to have retired Ald. Walter Burnett lead CHA shut down by HUD Chicago Sun-Times18:55 15-Apr-26

Chicago’s mayor fundraises in the Bronx with former Rep. Jamaal Bowman City & State New York03:47 14-Apr-26

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About our Brandon Johnson news

Latest news on Brandon Johnson, an American educator and politician serving as the 57th mayor of Chicago. A member of the Democratic Party, Johnson was elected mayor in April 2023. Johnson served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2023, representing the 1st district.

Johnson defeated Paul Vallas, a former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, in a runoff between two Democrats to take over a city grappling with crime, an issue that dominated the race. Johnson, a former Chicago teacher and union organizer, ran on a platform of addressing racial and economic disparities and investing in people.

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