Trump, Brandon Johnson and Chicago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vow to push back on President Trump as he takes oath
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker delivered their opening salvos Monday against Republican President Donald Trump and his second term in the White House, setting a defiant tone in their defense of immigrant rights and other liberal causes over the next four years.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Trump Inauguration, MLK Jr. Day
Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses how he intends to govern at the local level as Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Gov. JB Pritzker in phone call compare notes, brace for the Trump era ahead
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is hoping to get a meeting with incoming-President Donald Trump, whose hostility to Chicago dates back to his first run for president. “We're going to work hard to make sure that that happens.
Chicago suffers credit downgrade following agency warning over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget
Ratings agency S&P downgraded the city of Chicago’s general obligation debt late Monday, citing structural imbalance in the just-passed 2025 budget, limited options for new revenue down the line and a lack of willingness among city leadership to cut spending.
Brandon Johnson says Chicago ‘should explore’ congestion pricing similar to NYC
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city should look into a plan that mimics that of New York City ’s congestion pricing in lower Manhattan. Speaking with Block Club Chicago, Johnson said the city “should explore” a similar plan, noting it could be useful to implement on drivers who are not Chicago residents.
Brandon Johnson responds after Pritzker's strong criticism of administration
A day after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered strong criticism of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s relationships in ...
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Proposed law would let Chicagoans recall Mayor Johnson in special election
House Bill 1084 would provide relief to the 70% of voters disapproving of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson by creating a process ...
Johnson blasted for failing to deliver on environmental promises
A letter from community organizations that brought a federal civil rights complaint over the General Iron controversy says ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson testing ShotSpotter replacements as alderman tries for his own pilot
As Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration conducts pilot testing on first-responder technologies to replace the ShotSpotter ...
40 Under 40: Brandon Johnson owns a Jacksboro auto shop and advocates for inclusive spaces
Eagle Tire Pros owner Brandon Johnson's love for community led to the creation of Caryville Cares Playground, an inclusive ...
Mayor Johnson responds to communication criticism from Gov. Pritzker: 'A very strong relationship'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded Wednesday to some harsh criticism from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who said the mayor has not done a good job of communicating with him or lawmakers in ...
Illinois House speaker to Mayor Brandon Johnson: Get ready to hear ‘no’ a lot in Springfield
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s continued insistence on looking to Springfield as a magical pot of gold for additional city revenue ...