Mayor Johnson encourages those entering CPS Teacher Residency Program
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This year marks the sixth year for the program.
About 3,200 families are participating in a similar program through the Cook County government.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke Friday in favor of a basic income guarantee program at a conference held in Chicago. About 3,200 families are receiving direct payments in the first-ever Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income pilot program for low-earning households.
After buying a big piece of land in Arlington Heights for a new stadium, the Bears now say that suburb isn't their singular focus anymore.
Bears President Kevin Warren met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday.
A committee of 10 people from the district will choose one to serve as commissioner until a special election next year.e
Wednesday marks the last day for applications to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's old seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
The money approved by the City Council on Wednesday will only cover the costs of assistance for asylum seekers through June 30.
The council committee on license and consumer protection unanimously approved a plan on Tuesday - allowing bars and restaurants to expand sidewalk patios, and in some cases spill into streets.
This vote would make the plan permanent.
General Logan was a famous Civil War general from Illinois who created Decoration Day in 1868, which later became Memorial Day.
The market has been around since 1912 and you can check it out almost every Sunday through Oct. 29 along Des Plains.
The market has been around since 1912 and you can check it out almost every Sunday through Oct. 29 along Des Plains.
Extra police officers will be on patrol as part of Chicago's plan to keep the city calm for Memorial Day weekend, but that's just part of the summer safety program.
City officials announced Chicago's summer safety plan on Thursday in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend. Mayor Brandon Johnson was flanked by top public safety officials during a news conference at the 63rd Street Beach. CBS 2's Tara Molina was there for the announcement where officials said police patrols will be increased this weekend.
City officials announced Chicago's summer safety plan on Thursday in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend. Mayor Brandon Johnson was flanked by top public safety officials during a news conference at the 63rd Street Beach. CBS 2's Tara Molina was there for the announcement where officials said police patrols will be increased this weekend.
City leaders are taking a hard look at preventing summer violence.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, interim Police Superintendent Fred Waller, and Fire Commissioner Annette Nance Holt are expected to speak at 63rd Street Beach at 1:30 p.m.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first Chicago City Council meeting on Wednesday and even got his "unity plan" to reorganize the body approved, it was not all smooth sailing. The City Council was expected to vote on Wednesday on $51 million of new funding to house the migrants, but the vote was delayed. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos was at City Hall where frustrations boiled over from those opposing the plan.
"I'm confident and optimistic about this City Council makeup, and the journey we'll embark on together," Johnson said.
The 41-9 vote delivered an early political victory for Johnson as he presided over his first City Council meeting.
It will also be the first meeting for over a dozen alderpersons as 13 wards have new representation following the outgoing of many veteran council members in the past year.
It's Johnson's first city council meeting since his inauguration.
Some of the discussion topics include immigration, police accountability, environmental justice, and more.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will be meeting with local activists to discuss issues impacting Chicago’s future.
