Illinois seeks library pledge against ‘banning’ books
At stake is about $61 million annually to 1,600 public and school libraries. The legislation won House approval and awaits Senate action.
At stake is about $61 million annually to 1,600 public and school libraries. The legislation won House approval and awaits Senate action.
In his first visit to the mayor’s office since being elected Tuesday, Johnson said he was struck by “what this moment means for people around the city, who want the city to be united.”
Sizeable runoff wins in majority-Black precincts allowed Johnson to erase a 60,000-plus vote deficit from the February general election.
A replacement for the mayor-elect’s seat on the board will be chosen by a group of elected Democratic committeemen. The new commissioner would serve a little over two years.
Johnson’s first priorities include doubling the number of youth the city hires and addressing mental health issues in an effort to curb violence.
What will the incoming mayor do about high crime rates and low test scores? Here is what Brandon Johnson said on the campaign trail.
View interactive maps displaying runoff election results for mayor and city council for every precinct in the city.
With Ald. Nicole Lee’s victory and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth apparently on track to win in the 48th Ward on the North Side, the number of Asian American City Council members could grow to two.
What will it mean if ward-level data show Black voters cast ballots for Johnson, while their City Council representatives backed Vallas?
Johnson, who was backed heavily by the teachers unions, beat former public schools CEO Paul Vallas in a narrow race.