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Arlington Heights mayor asks Pritzker to coach lawmakers into keeping Bears home
politics1 month ago

Arlington Heights mayor asks Pritzker to coach lawmakers into keeping Bears home

Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia pressed Gov. JB Pritzker to take an active, coach-like role to unite state lawmakers and push a Bears stadium bill at Arlington Park, aiming to keep the team from moving to Indiana; with the Bears’ Indiana bid public and the Illinois legislature adjourning without a final deal, Tinaglia says talks with the team aren’t closed and remains hopeful a consensus could draw the project back home.

via Daily Herald|
#arlington-heights#bears-stadium#brandon-johnson
Trump Targets Pope Leo XIV After Vatican Meeting With Chicago Mayor
politics1 month ago

Trump Targets Pope Leo XIV After Vatican Meeting With Chicago Mayor

President Donald Trump blasted Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social after the pope met Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in Rome, calling Johnson “useless” and railing against Iran’s nuclear ambitions; Johnson, meanwhile, presented Leo with a gift chest of Chicago memorabilia—including hats, a city key, honey, and letters from migrant families—along with politically charged items, signaling a public dig amid ongoing tensions over immigration and ICE policy.

via The Daily Beast|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#donald-j-trump
Johnson’s Vatican Gift to Pope Leo Takes a Subtle Shot at Trump
politics1 month ago

Johnson’s Vatican Gift to Pope Leo Takes a Subtle Shot at Trump

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a gift chest to Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican filled with more than two dozen Chicago memorabilia—giardiniera, DePaul diplomas, Cubs and White Sox gear, a city key, and letters from detained migrants—along with a ‘Immigrants Make America Greater’ hat and a sanctuary-city pin, a gesture read as a pointed dig at Trump and his immigration crackdown, contrasting with Marco Rubio’s earlier crystal football gift to the pope.

via The Daily Beast|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#donald-trump
Chicago Delivers a City in a Box for Pope Leo XIV in Rome
world1 month ago

Chicago Delivers a City in a Box for Pope Leo XIV in Rome

Mayor Brandon Johnson led a Chicago delegation to Rome to present Pope Leo XIV with a gift chest of Chicago-themed items, including a Key to the City, Cubs gear, Chicago flag memorabilia, letters from parishioners, and other city keepsakes, and to invite the pope to celebrate Mass in Grant Park. The delegation will hold a private meeting in the Vatican Library to discuss immigration, AI regulation, and the pope’s encyclical, set against the pope’s broader international stances on conflicts and diplomacy.

via Block Club Chicago|
#brandon-johnson#chicago-gifts#grant-park
Chicago Mayor's Last Push to Keep Bears From Leaving Falls Flat
sports2 months ago

Chicago Mayor's Last Push to Keep Bears From Leaving Falls Flat

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson makes a late bid to block the Bears’ move to the suburbs (and potentially Indiana), arguing against tax breaks for a billionaire NFL franchise. Despite the rhetoric, observers say the team’s relocation decision appears largely settled, making the mayor’s push more sabre-rattling than a real obstacle.

via Bleacher Nation|
#arlington-heights#bears-stadium#brandon-johnson
Chicago mayor orders CPD to document and pursue misconduct by federal immigration agents
crime5 months ago

Chicago mayor orders CPD to document and pursue misconduct by federal immigration agents

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing the police to document and preserve evidence of alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers, identify the on-scene supervisor, complete a report, and refer felony matters to Cook County prosecutors, signaling that ICE/Border Patrol personnel could be prosecuted in the city and placing federal agents on notice amid broader immigration-enforcement tensions.

via CNN|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#crime
Chicago parking meters sold to private operator, Johnson confirms
local5 months ago

Chicago parking meters sold to private operator, Johnson confirms

Chicago’s parking meters have been sold to a private company in a deal critics call lopsided. The sale price is reported to be at least twice the original 2008 price of $1.15 billion, and Mayor Brandon Johnson says his administration looked into buying them back but found it prohibitively expensive and risky since 100% of revenues would go toward debt. City Council will need to vote to transfer the contract to the new owner.

via abc7chicago.com|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#daley-deal
Mayor Johnson Postpones Chicago Budget Vote Amid Tax Hike Proposals
politics1 year ago

Mayor Johnson Postpones Chicago Budget Vote Amid Tax Hike Proposals

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has delayed the final vote on the 2025 budget to Monday, as his proposal, which includes a $68.5 million property tax hike and other fee increases, lacks sufficient support in the City Council. The budget aims to address a $982 million spending gap but has faced opposition due to its tax hikes. Johnson's administration must pass a budget by the end of the year to avoid financial disruptions, but some alderpeople are pushing for workforce cuts instead of tax increases.

via Block Club Chicago|
#brandon-johnson#budget#chicago
Mayor Johnson Delays Chicago's 2025 Budget Vote Amid Financial Struggles
politics1 year ago

Mayor Johnson Delays Chicago's 2025 Budget Vote Amid Financial Struggles

Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to delay the vote on Chicago's $17.3 billion 2025 budget due to insufficient support in the City Council, risking a potential city government shutdown. The budget proposal includes a $68.5 million property tax increase and additional taxes and fees totaling $165.5 million, but fails to address a $337.4 million budget gap. Johnson's approach has faced criticism from both progressive and conservative council members, and if a budget deal isn't reached by December 31, the city could face an unprecedented crisis.

via WTTW News|
#brandon-johnson#budget#chicago
Mayor Faces Backlash as City Council Rejects Property Tax Hike
politics1 year ago

Mayor Faces Backlash as City Council Rejects Property Tax Hike

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced intense backlash from residents and a unanimous city council vote against his proposed $300 million property tax hike intended to address the city's migrant crisis. Residents accused Johnson of prioritizing undocumented migrants over local citizens, expressing their anger during a heated council meeting. The tax increase, aimed at covering a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, was rejected by all 50 council members, highlighting the growing tension over the city's handling of the migrant influx and budgetary challenges.

via Daily Mail|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#city-council