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Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes ‘granny flat’ ordinance forward
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to revive his bid to clear the way for garden apartments, attic-to-housing conversions ...
City has hired over 28,000 young people through 2025 One Summer Chicago program
Mayor Brandon Johnson said more than 28,000 young people have been hired by the city through the One Summer Chicago program ...
Chicago’s summer jobs program sees another year of growth following pandemic-era dip
Jobs for young people have grown by 40% under Mayor Brandon Johnson, who pitched the program as a key anti-violence ...
Housing discrimination complaint remains active as Mayor Brandon Johnson delays finalizing agreement with HUD
The administration has delayed signing an agreement to resolve negotiations over a federal complaint filed with the U.S.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson's Youth Employment Push Yields Nearly 29,000 Summer Jobs Through One Summer Chicago Program
Chicago Mayor Johnson's youth employment efforts see success as 29,000 secure jobs through One Summer Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson open to bringing NASCAR Chicago Street Race back to Grant Park beyond 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he is open to bringing the NASCAR Chicago Street Race back, but only after including more ...
Mayor Johnson open to keeping NASCAR in Chicago — after exploring date change, top aide says
Senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee acknowledged that there are “some real limitations on moving the date” based on NASCAR’s ...
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Johnson confirms he's 'seriously considering' naming Burnett to run CHA
Burnett is one of three finalists to lead the $1.3 billion Chicago Housing Authority, and told Crain's last week he hopes one ...
‘We won’t let it stand’: Chicago Teachers Union calls for state aid amid budget deficit
Financial problems are piling up at Chicago Public Schools, amid the district’s growing budget deficit and more cuts from the ...
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Chicago sees 33% drop in homicides through first half of 2025, data shows
County data show that Chicago could be on track to record fewer than 500 homicides this year, which would be the lowest total ...
Federal investigation into affordable housing, aldermanic prerogative in Chicago fizzles
HUD accused Chicago of violating residents’ civil rights by allowing City Council members to use their veto power to block ...