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Former DCASE Commissioner Resigned After HR Investigation, Harassment Allegations

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The city official responsible for putting on some of Chicago's biggest festivals resigned abruptly last month, the same official NBC Chicago has been asking...See the Story

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Chicago mayor lashes out at reporter over 'illegal alien' term: 'Racist, nasty language' — REUTERS / pwu404

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Chicago mayor lashes out at reporter over 'illegal alien' term: 'Racist, nasty language'

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Blocked Attempts to Search for Gifts He Accepted Without Reporting Them as Required: Inspector General – WTTW (Chicago)

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

“I think there are much more important issues in the City of Chicago that the (Office of the Inspector General) and the press could be focused on,” mayoral spokesperson Cassio Mendoza said. “I would just note that the ‘designer handbags’ language in her release is disingenuous at best and racist at worst, given that the bag is an obvious, cheap knock off. As you know, the vast majority of the items in the gift room are T-shirts and hats... but t…Brandon Johnson · Chicago Read Article

Will new teachers union post give Stacy Davis Gates fresh campaign money to help Mayor Brandon Johnson? – Chicago Sun-Times

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The Illinois Federation of Teachers — the CTU’s statewide parent organization that Gates recently took over — maintains a political action committee that has given nearly $1 million to Johnson’s election efforts. Gates’ elevation from IFT executive vice president could give her greater voice over how that IFT fund dispatches its cash — now totaling over $2 million.Brandon Johnson · Chicago Read Article

Chicago Arts Commissioner Resigned Amid Harassment Investigation, Records Show

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s arts and culture leader resigned amid an investigation into allegations that she harassed staff, records obtained by the Tribune show. The early October exit of Clinée Hedspeth, commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, came days after Johnson’s chief of staff received a human resources investigation determining Hedspeth violated ethnic, age-based and sexual harassment rules. Hedspeth denied s…Brandon Johnson · Chicago See the Story

Council members seek to query city consultants on cost-cutting ideas

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The city paid accounting giant Ernst & Young over $3 million to pinpoint as much as $1.4 billion in savings and revenue-generation options for Chicago to consider.Brandon Johnson · Chicago See the Story

Argument About Illegals Between Chicago Mayor And The Press Ends Up Disrespecting Black Ancestors

Demetra Kaye reports on an argument about illegal immigrants between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the press ends up with Black American ancestors being disrespected. Connect with Demetra: @DemetraKaye This segment was produced and reported by the African Diaspora News Channel editorial team. All commentary is original and human-delivered.Brandon Johnson · Chicago Read Article

Is Brandon Johnson’s head tax already dead? – The Last Ward

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Mayor Brandon Johnson said at a press conference that those opposed to his head tax “are not wanting to help domestic violence survivors” and “should do some real soul-searching.” Just two days later, 27 of 50 Chicago City Council members signed a letter opposing the head tax.Brandon Johnson · Chicago Read Article

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget pitch blames ‘Trump Deficit,’ but Chicago’s money woes found elsewhere

Coverage: 2 sources

The opening salvo in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s third budget cycle was directed clearly and unequivocally at President Donald Trump, but it also carried a pointed message to aldermen. Employing dark imagery of federal troops waiting to touch down in Chicago and immigration agents snatching mothers outside schools, the freshman chief executive’s 2026 budget address repeatedly cast his $16.6 billion spending plan as the city’s best response to Presid…Brandon Johnson · United States See the Story

Head tax hitting up the rich would hurt everyday Chicagoans

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Open the article to view the coverage from Chicago Sun TimesBrandon Johnson · Chicago See the Story

Wichita District 1 City Council: The Candidates in Their Own Words

Sitting District 1 Councilmember Brandon Johnson has completed two terms – 8 years – on the city council and can no longer seek reelection due to term limits. From a primary field of candidates, these two candidates advanced to the general election. In this Q&A, we summarized the candidates’ responses to the questions they were asked during a forum held on Tues., Oct. 14. Thanks to our partners and the Wichita Journalism Collaborative and KSN,…Brandon Johnson · Wichita Read Article

Lawmakers Approve $1.5B Transit Funding Package without Statewide Tax Increases

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Lawmakers Approve $1.5B Transit Funding Package without Statewide Tax Increases

Council members seek to query city consultants on cost-cutting ideas

Former DCASE Commissioner Resigned After HR Investigation, Harassment Allegations

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Chicago mayor lashes out at reporter over 'illegal alien' term: 'Racist, nasty language'

Mayor Brandon Johnson Blocked Attempts to Search for Gifts He Accepted Without Reporting Them as Required: Inspector General – WTTW (Chicago)

Will new teachers union post give Stacy Davis Gates fresh campaign money to help Mayor Brandon Johnson? – Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Arts Commissioner Resigned Amid Harassment Investigation, Records Show

Council members seek to query city consultants on cost-cutting ideas

Argument About Illegals Between Chicago Mayor And The Press Ends Up Disrespecting Black Ancestors

Is Brandon Johnson’s head tax already dead? – The Last Ward

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget pitch blames ‘Trump Deficit,’ but Chicago’s money woes found elsewhere

Head tax hitting up the rich would hurt everyday Chicagoans

Wichita District 1 City Council: The Candidates in Their Own Words

Lawmakers Approve $1.5B Transit Funding Package without Statewide Tax Increases

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Blocked Attempts to Search for Gifts He Accepted Without Reporting Them as Required: Inspector General – WTTW (Chicago)

Will new teachers union post give Stacy Davis Gates fresh campaign money to help Mayor Brandon Johnson? – Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Arts Commissioner Resigned Amid Harassment Investigation, Records Show

Council members seek to query city consultants on cost-cutting ideas

Argument About Illegals Between Chicago Mayor And The Press Ends Up Disrespecting Black Ancestors

Is Brandon Johnson’s head tax already dead? – The Last Ward

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget pitch blames ‘Trump Deficit,’ but Chicago’s money woes found elsewhere

Head tax hitting up the rich would hurt everyday Chicagoans

Wichita District 1 City Council: The Candidates in Their Own Words

Lawmakers Approve $1.5B Transit Funding Package without Statewide Tax Increases