Aldermen Raymond Lopez and Silvana Tabares have introduced legislation to amend Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance, aiming to allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities when migrants are involved in serious criminal activities. The proposal marks a shift from the city’s strict sanctuary policies but faces strong opposition in a liberal-dominated city council and resistance from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard lost her bid for re-nomination as Thornton Township supervisor in a historic Democratic caucus Tuesday night. Henyard, who currently holds the position, was disqualified from the ballot for failing to meet slate requirements, including not having a certified assessor.
Four former employees of the Chicago mayor's office have accused city officials of retaliating against them after they were placed on the city's "do not hire" list, effectively barring them from future employment in any city government position.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced new members of the city's school board on Monday following the resignation of all seven previous members amid a conflict over control of the public school system.
During liberal Mayor Brandon Johnson's first 100 days in office, there were increases in almost all major crimes in Chicago with total crime growing 38% over the same time last year.
After being voted out earlier this year, former far-left Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said that other liberal mayors have to be honest about violent crime that is coming to the cities.
After over 100 teenagers went on a violent rampage in downtown Chicago Saturday night, newly-elected Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson said people shouldn't "demonize" the group.
