Sunday, January 18, 2026

Search results for keyword: Brandon Johnson found in 160 News.

extremism-in-the-ranks
  • by david hall
Civil rights group says Chicago mayor, top cop should take tougher action against officers linked to extremist Oath Keepers

The Southern Poverty Law Center urged Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Supt. Larry Snelling to reconsider the decision not to take disciplinary action against eight officers connected to the Oath Keepers, six of whom admitted to joining the group.

education
  • by david hall
School choice divides Chicagoans, poll shows

Chicago residents are divided over whether parents should be able to choose a school other than the one in their neighborhood, and two-thirds think the priority should be on funding the local school.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Get the L out? Pressure mounts for CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. to quit or be fired: 'It’s time for a change'

Of the City Council's 50 members, 19 — and counting — have signed a non-binding resolution demanding Carter’s ouster. The resolution lays out a lengthy bill of particulars against Carter.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Johnson offers relief to home, business owners soaked by high water bills tied to underground leaks

The City Council’s Finance Committee passed the mayor’s two-year plan on a unanimous voice vote.