Chicago Mayor, Brandon Johnson

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has residents longing for the good old days of Lori Lightfoot
Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson surpassed former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in unpopularity according to a new poll.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ex-press director faced sexual harassment, misogyny, racism complaints before firing
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s former communications director, Ronnie Reese, was accused of sexual harassment, misogyny, racism and other abusive behavior before he was terminated late last month, according to three internal complaints City Hall staffers filed against him.
Analysts weigh in on troubles Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been facing lately
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson decided not to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez on Monday after a back-and-forth with Martinez's family— who had asked him not to attend.
Former Aide to Mayor Johnson, Ronnie Reese, Fired Amid Multiple Sexual Harassment Allegations in Chicago
Article details allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Brandon Johnson's ex-aide, Ronnie Reese.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he doesn’t tolerate behavior that got his ex-spokesman terminated but offers little else
More than a day after it was revealed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s former communications director was terminated amid allegations of sexual harassment, misogyny, racism and other abusive behavior, the mayor said Wednesday evening his administration does not tolerate such behavior but shed no other light on the scandal.
Documents list numerous complaints against since-fired communications director for Mayor Johnson
The documents reveal four complaints against Ronnie Reese between May 2023 and July 2024—all made anonymously for fear of retaliation.
Johnson's communications director faced misconduct complaints before firing
Three complaints were filed against Ronnie Reese in the year leading up to his termination, according to city personnel records, including one from a female staffer in the mayor’s press office who claimed Reese made her “severely uncomfortable.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes lowering property tax hike to $150 million as budget negotiations continue
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now proposing hiking Chicago property taxes by $150 million, down from his original $300 million ...
Mayor Johnson reversing plans to slash funding for Chicago police consent decree positions in budget
As the city moves closer to its budget deadline without a balanced budget, the mayor announced Monday Chicago will maintain ...
Chicago Mayor Struggles to Find Revenue for Debt-Ridden City
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has five weeks to pass a budget that fills the city’s nearly $1 billion deficit. Time is short, ...
Sidewalk plowing plan unfunded in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget: ‘It would mean freedom’
The mayor’s team said budget challenges made funding the pilot impossible this year, frustrating advocates who say there is ...
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Editorial: Brandon Johnson's $10.6 million hangover
In exchange for a mere $10.6 million in new revenue from a proposed 34% liquor tax hike, the mayor has sent a loud-and-clear ...