Mayor Brandon Johnson says "more work to be done" to improve safety on the CTA

Despite a number of disturbing violent crimes on the CTA in recent months, violent crime on the mass transit system dropped slightly in 2025, as violent crime across Chicago also saw significant declines.

Mayor Brandon Johnson holds roundtable discussion on crime fighting efforts in Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago police officers, and community violence intervention groups gathered in the Pullman neighborhood on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion on their collaborative efforts to fight crime.

DHS, White House mock Chicago's lawsuit over ICE: 'Miraculously rediscovered the 10th Amendment'

Trump administration officials mock Chicago mayor's immigration lawsuit, calling it 'baseless' as city alleges illegal federal enforcement actions.

Mayor Johnson addresses fight against crime in Chicago at roundtable discussion

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.

Chicago video gambling legalization in flux as aldermen, Mayor Brandon Johnson weigh changes

Discussions between Johnson and aldermen over legalized video gambling mark the first major efforts to amend the budget passed by the City Council in December.

As mayor touts lower crime, community groups say lack of funding jeopardizes the trend

Mayor Brandon Johnson credited community groups in a South Side police district for contributing to a 53.9% decrease in homicides last year compared to 2024. But one of those group’s leaders, who recently had to lay off staff,

How Johnson's fundraising stacks up against his potential mayoral election challengers'

If Mayor Brandon Johnson is going to have a shot at a second term, he will have to do a lot better job at fundraising than his most recent filings show.

Mayor Brandon Johnson raises possibility of midyear layoffs

Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to a question about retroactive changes to the 2026 budget by reiterating the package could force personnel cuts midyear.

Mayor Brandon Johnson warns of possible midyear city worker layoffs

Are there layoffs coming to the city of Chicago? Mayor Brandon Johnson floated the possibility for the first time on Wednesday, after a coalition of rival aldermen passed a budget he argues isn't truly balanced.
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Johnson welcomes new year, highlights drop in Chicago violence

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the New Year with a video message to residents focused on reflection, optimism, and the work ahead for the city.

Mayor Johnson warms to revised curfew ordinance that targets teen takeovers

FM's "Ask the Mayor" show, Mayor Brandon Johnson drew a "clear distinction" between the snap curfew ordinance he vetoed last year and a version empowering Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling to declare a four-hour curfew anywhere in the city with 12 hours' notice.
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