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ICE director blasts Chicago mayor over 'disgusting' militarization claims as officers face rising violence
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons criticizes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 'disgusting' claim that Trump is militarizing ICE, ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson warns NYC mayoral nominee Mamdani ‘The movement doesn’t always show up’
Asked what advice he would give Zohran Mamdani, Mayor Brandon Johnson alluded to the leftist coalition in Chicago souring on ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes police raid reforms without ban on no-knock warrants
The issue has been debated for years since Anjanette Young was handcuffed and forced to stand naked while a team of police officers mistakenly raided her home.
Comptroller Susana Mendoza ‘leaving the door open' to Chicago mayoral bid
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek reelection in 2026, but says she’s “leaving the door open” to running for mayor of Chicago.
Upcoming Chicago budget ‘grimmest picture of all’ for Mayor Brandon Johnson, aldermen
Chicago ended 2024 with a $161 million deficit. And a state bill boosting benefits for police and fire pensioners through ...
Susana Mendoza won't seek 4th comptroller term as she considers challenging 'failing' Mayor Brandon Johnson
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she’ll give up her statewide office as she considers her “next biggest ...
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Chicago Commemorates 1995 Heat Wave Victims and Honors WWII Hero Emilio Aguirre with Initiatives for a Resilient Future
Chicago commemorates the 1995 Heat Wave victims and honors WWII hero Emilio Aguirre with initiatives for future heat ...
Chicago mayor vows city police 'will not ever cooperate with ICE'
Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns ...
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Greg Hinz: A race for mayor — or re-run as state comptroller. Mendoza is making her move today.
Two big hanging Chicago political questions will get an answer later this morning when Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is expected to announce if she’ll seek a third term in that job — or instead ...
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Chicago mayor pushes for granny flats citywide to boost affordable housing
Legalizing additional dwelling units across Chicago would expand housing options, support families and boost affordability ...
North Chicago mayor reunites man with his lost toolbox; ‘This was kind of like paying it forward’
State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan said she recognized the toolbox as one given to people in a program at The Community ...