Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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crime
  • by david hall
As Chicago enters the most violent time of year, mayor, top cop lay out plans to keep neighborhoods safe

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said they will be looking out for the well-being of police officers by requiring less mandatory overtime and the well-being of city neighborhood through numerous youth and social programs.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Mayor's RTA board nominee withdraws, denounces critics as 'opponents of African American empowerment'

The Rev. Ira Acree accused two Chicago City Council members who voted against his nomination of holding him to a higher standard than what's been applied to previous appointments to mass transit boards, many who had no mass transit expertise.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Brandon Johnson’s City Hall gives $38.5 million in deals to businesses tied to North Side bar owner, lawyer cited for improper lobbying

When Lori Lightfoot was mayor, her ally and campaign contributor Carmen Rossi was fined for violating lobbying rules. Under Chicago's current mayor, he's in line to get tens of millions in taxpayer-funded city deals.

washington
  • by david hall
Mayor Brandon Johnson, other Chicagoans attend White House state dinner

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden host a state dinner in honor of Kenya's president and his wife.