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Who is Brandon Johnson? What to know about Chicago's next mayor

April 6, 2023

Who is Brandon Johnson? What to know about Chicago's next mayor

Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson won the Chicago mayoral election on a bold progressive platform, defeating moderate Democrat Paul Vallas.

Chicago paper is stunned new mayor honored God but not Obama

April 6, 2023

Chicago paper is stunned new mayor honored God but not Obama

The Chicago Tribune praised the Mayor-Elect for being the first mayor in decades that is a skilled orator, but questioned his lack of praise for a past president.

Teachers union now controls Chicago's city hall, and your city might be next

April 6, 2023

Teachers union now controls Chicago's city hall, and your city might be next

Brandon Johnson was elected Chicago's next mayor on Tuesday. Johnson has been a Chicago Teachers Union activist. So what role will CTU now play at City Hall? It could be a major one.

Chicago firefighter dies while battling blaze in high-rise apartment building

April 5, 2023

Chicago firefighter dies while battling blaze in high-rise apartment building

A Chicago firefighter died while responding to a blaze in a high-rise apartment building on Wednesday morning in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood, officials said.

Gianno Caldwell slams election of progressive mayor as crime rises: 'What the hell were you thinking Chicago?'

April 5, 2023

Gianno Caldwell slams election of progressive mayor as crime rises: 'What the hell were you thinking Chicago?'

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell reacts to progressive candidate Brandon Johnson's mayoral win and how his policies could impact rising crime on 'Your World.'

Chicago firefighters pay their respects to lieutenant who died fighting high-rise blaze

April 5, 2023

Chicago firefighters pay their respects to lieutenant who died fighting high-rise blaze

Lt. Jan Tchoryk, a two-decade veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, died while responding to a fire in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood on Wednesday morning.

Chicago mayor-elect Johnson to double down on sanctuary city policies, despite migrant busing furor

April 5, 2023

Chicago mayor-elect Johnson to double down on sanctuary city policies, despite migrant busing furor

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is promising to extend the city's sanctuary city promise even further — and has made a number of promises to help migrants.

New far-left mayor approach to crime, law enforcement will only ‘exacerbate’ Chicago’s problems: Raymond Lopez

April 5, 2023

New far-left mayor approach to crime, law enforcement will only ‘exacerbate’ Chicago’s problems: Raymond Lopez

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez discusses the potential impact of Chicago’s newly-elected far-left Mayor Brandon Johnson on crime and education.

Chicago firefighter critically injured while battling high-rise building fire on city's North Side

April 5, 2023

Chicago firefighter critically injured while battling high-rise building fire on city's North Side

A Chicago firefighter was critically injured while fighting a fire on the city's North Side. Two other firefighters suffered minor injuries in the fire.

5 ways left-wing Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has promised to transform city

April 5, 2023

5 ways left-wing Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has promised to transform city

Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson defeated moderate Democrat Paul Vallas, the former head of Chicago Public Schools, in an upset victory in Tuesday's mayoral election.