Chicago's New Progressive Mayor Faces Challenges in Tackling City's Issues

Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, will be sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor. He inherits a city that has not fully emerged from its pandemic funk, with challenges including public safety, education, downtown revitalization, and housing an influx of migrants. Johnson plans to transform the public school system, invest in communities that have seen the most violent crime, and build on existing industries, especially in the life sciences. He also intends to welcome migrants while ensuring that Black families who have been in the city for decades are not cut out from city resources.