Today in Chicago History: ‘I’m glad it was me instead of you.’ Mayor Anton Cermak shot.
Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb. Speaking to FDR, Cermak allegedly said ...
Chicago mayor's office gives inside look at 'gift room' after watchdog report flagged ethical concerns
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a 20-second video showing the inside of the city's "gift room" in an attempt at ...
3 top Chicago officials stepping down, days after Mayor Johnson warned of City Hall firings
Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee is retiring, OEMC director Jose Tirado is "transitioning out" and COPA chief Andrea Kersten ...
Chicago inspector general accuses Mayor Johnson and former Mayor Lightfoot of interfering with investigations
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, ...
3 Chicago officials depart days after mayor warns of potential firings
Three top Chicago officials departed their positions Thursday at the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Office of ...
String of leadership changes rattles City Hall days after mayor reportedly warned of plans to clean house - WGN News at 9
Only days after Mayor Brandon Johnson reportedly warned of plans to clean house, leaders of several Chicago agencies ...
Chicago’s plan to establish city-owned grocery store revised in favor of public markets
The change was made to ensure neighborhoods would have more access to locally grown produce and fresh food options.
Chicago City Hall departures raise questions on Johnson administration: 'The problem is the mayor'
Mayor Brandon Johnson's leadership team experienced some significant turbulence this week. Some political observers believe that more turnover could be coming.
Mayor Johnson to testify before Congress about Chicago's sanctuary city policies
Johnson and three other big-city mayors, all Democrats, will attend the March 5 hearing of the House Oversight and Government ...
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Law Department blocks investigations to protect mayors, city watchdog claims
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg says the city's top attorney impedes investigations that may embarrass the mayor or other ...
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Watchdog Urges City Council to Tighten Rules to Stop Mayor’s Office From Obstructing Probes
The Department of Law “selectively acts in opposition to the OIG’s investigative work when OIG’s work may result in ...
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3 Top City Leaders Step Down Days After Mayor Promised Staffing Shakeup
OEMC director Jose Tirado, COPA chief Andrea Kersten and Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee all announced Thursday they were ...