Editorial: Chicago school board should reject Mayor Brandon Johnson’s fiscally irresponsible pension-payment demand
The Chicago Board of Education is under no obligation to cover a $175 million pension payment that by law is the city of ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses teachers' negotiations, sanctuary city testimony in D.C.
Meanwhile, there is still no teachers' strike on the horizon. But after 11 months of negotiating a new deal, Chicago Teachers ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says there is no reason for a teachers' strike to happen
The mayor met Wednesday with CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, ...
The ‘Re-Reconstruction’: Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on outreach to Black Chicago
On New Year’s Day, Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed 2025 by reminding Chicago leaders of the headwinds Black politicians like him face. The mayor sent a Crusader piece from last October titled, “Are ...
Johnson likens himself to second coming of Harold Washington
With poll ratings in the single digits, Johnson made another stop on his rehabilitation tour with Black voters. The forum ...
Mayor Johnson again appeals CPS to make $175M pension payment ahead of budget vote
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his finance team continued to try to find a solution for Chicago Public Schools to repay the city $175 million for a pension payment.
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Johnson blames CPS leadership in $175 million pension dispute as school board vote looms
The Board of Education will vote on a budget amendment Thursday, but it's still unknown if it will send $175 million to the ...
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Johnson hires former Ald. John Arena as Springfield liaison
Johnson has struggled for state legislative wins and a tense relationship with Gov. JB Pritzker has occasionally bubbled up ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson tries to broker compromise on teachers union contract
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson summoned school board President Sean Harden, district CEO Pedro Martinez, and union President ...
Letters: Instead of asking city contractors to cut prices, Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to lead
Our mayor needs to lead here, and he can start by breaking ties with the Chicago Teachers Union and other unions and seek a ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson reportedly hires former 45th Ward Alderman John Arena as city’s liaison in Springfield
BRIAN NADIG The city of Chicago reportedly is hiring former 45th Ward Alderman John Arena — controversial at times — to help organize the city’s lobbying efforts in Springfield. In 2022, Mayor ...