The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for March 8
Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz and test your ...
FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts
The National Fire Academy, the country's preeminent federal fire training academy, has canceled classes effective immediately ...
Chicago observers relieved a reserved Mayor Brandon Johnson achieved ‘a draw’ with congressional Republicans
Many Chicagoans were anxious when Mayor Brandon Johnson accepted an invitation to testify Wednesday before U.S. Congress on the city’s sanctuary policy.
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Republicans hammer mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York over 'sanctuary city' policies
(AP Photo) This combination photo shows New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Feb. 20, 2025, in New York, from left, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, July 25, 2024, in Chicago, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston ...
Civic committee formed to help Chicago Mayor Johnson fill 35th Ward alderman vacancy
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson is launching an effort to find a new alderperson for the 35th Ward. The mayor recently appointed Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to a new role, leading the Chicago ...
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ABC7 Chicago given exclusive access inside Mayor Brandon Johnson's gift room
ABC7 Chicago was granted exclusive access to the room where all the gifts given to Chicago's mayor are stored. It comes just two days after Mayor Brandon Johnson was questioned about them during a ...
Council votes down Chicago fur ban
Heeding opposition from Black clergy and the Black Caucus, the City Council voted 26 to 19 not to impose a ban on the sale of ...
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa voted as Chicago Park District’s next superintendent
Following a unanimous vote on Wednesday, Ramirez-Rosa will succeed Rosa Escareno, the outgoing head of the Chicago Park District. Escareno announced her resignation on Feb. 26. Two days later, Chicago ...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass accused of deleting texts in wake of wildfire disaster
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass deleted her text messages from the first days of the deadly wildfires that destroyed multiple communities in January, according to a report. Bass was on a trip to ...
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Mayor Adams appoints four new deputy mayors after controversy over corruption case triggered mass exodus
Mayor Eric Adams appointed four new deputy mayors on Friday after half his team dramatically resigned last month in the wake of President Trump tossing his historic criminal case. Hizzoner tapped ...
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Washington Post editorial board links DC mayor’s decision to remove BLM art to a ‘victory for the city’
The Washington Post editorial board defended Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s controversial decision to remove the giant "Black Lives Matter" art covering a main city street near the White ...
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Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib picked as US ambassador to Kuwait by President Trump
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib has been selected to be the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, President Donald Trump announced on Friday. Ghalib ...