Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s plans to double the number of jobs for Chicago’s teens faces many hurdles
Hiring more teens is part of Johnson’s immediate plan to stem crime. A study shows Chicago’s teen employment lags the national rate.
Hiring more teens is part of Johnson’s immediate plan to stem crime. A study shows Chicago’s teen employment lags the national rate.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot ended her final City Council meeting on Wednesday without a farewell address of her own.
From mayoral elbowing to pandemic Zoom meetings, federal indictments and the Great Exodus, the City Council’s last four years have been quite tumultuous.
Lightfoot and budget officials announced Tuesday a forecasted $85 million budget gap in fiscal year 2024 – compared to the $474 million projected gap in last summer’s forecast.
From economics to the rise of local politicians to the national stage, the DNC could influence more than just traffic.
WBEZ speaks with Johnson about the whirlwind of the past 24 hours, how he will try to reduce crime in the city, and how he’ll select his administration.
Johnson’s first priorities include doubling the number of youth the city hires and addressing mental health issues in an effort to curb violence.
Johnson, who was backed heavily by the teachers unions, beat former public schools CEO Paul Vallas in a narrow race.
Brandon Johnson faces Paul Vallas. The two Democratic candidates for Chicago mayor have very different plans for the city.
As both Chicago mayoral candidates traded barbs again at a WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times/UofC forum, we fact checked repeated claims and criticisms they’ve lobbed.