Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears at The Hatchery food and beverage incubator in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood to tout his "Build Better Together" program, August 28, 2026.
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Chicago Aldermen demand hearing on videos featuring mayor

Members question World Business Chicago involvement; Johnson defends messages

President Trump during an announcement in the Oval Office in August 2026.
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Trump predicts that Chicago 'will die'

Chicago mayor said the threats are hard to take seriously

President Trump during an announcement in the Oval Office in August 2026.
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Mayor: Trump's Chicago crime posts "hard to take seriously"

President calls violence "unchecked" after Saturday's park shooting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson updates reporters on the city's response to the fatal August 29 mass shooting in Washington Park. South side Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th Ward) is to his left
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Police scour video for clues in Washington Park shooting

"Somewhat targeted" shooting kills 1, wounds 14

An Amazon driver works at a fulfillment center.
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Curbing delivery drivers? Chicago alder pitches restrictions

Proposal would affirm worker breaks, require notifications

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson greets city workers while surveying storm damage on Chicago's South side in June 2026.
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He's in? Mayor's team schedules political "announcement"

September 13 event widely seen as official re-election kickoff

Aerial view of Chicago O'Hare Airport's Terminal 5
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PALM CARD: Business takes a flyer on O'Hare Express idea

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces neighborhood grants for farmers' markets and other food sellers at The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
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Green for greens: city offers $10K grants to farmers markets

Program intended to boost fresh food offerings on West, South sides