brandon johnson mayor of chicago

Brandon Johnson, freedom of information act

OIG report finds Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office improperly blocked access to gift room with Gucci bags, other designer items

A report released Wednesday found Johnson’s office violated a policy requiring mayors to record gifts above $50 and “accepted on behalf of the City” in a publicly available log.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 18h

Mayor Brandon Johnson's office improperly denied access to gift room with designer items, inspector general finds

While attempting an undercover inspection of the mayor's gift room, investigators were denied access to a log of gifts that is supposed to be publicly available.

New York Post on MSN · 15h

Chicago cops block inspectors from ‘Gift Room’ filled with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ritzy freebies: report

When OIG officials requested access to check out the room, they were met with Chicago cops who told them to wait in the elevator lobby, according to the report.

Brandon Johnson, Congress and sanctuary

CBS Chicago on MSN · 1d

Mayor Brandon Johnson asked to testify before Congress about sanctuary city policies

Johnson also has been asked to hand over all documents and communications related Chicago's sanctuary policies.

Axios on MSN · 1d

Johnson weighing congressional invite to testify over sanctuary cities

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he has not decided whether to testify before Congress over the city's sanctuary city policies. Why it matters: If the mayor testifies, he will attempt to fend off federal pressure while supporting the city's immigration policy that has stood for 40 years.

WBEZ · 1d

Johnson, other 'sanctuary' mayors called to testify on 'obstructionist policies,' but he's not sure he'll show up

Johnson referred the question to his Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry, who said the “invitation” from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is “under legal review.” Johnson and the mayors of Boston,

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‘Yo!’ Mayor Brandon Johnson’s texts reveal governing style and intrigue at City Hall

The mayor’s exchanges with officials show he is more reluctant than predecessors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel to put much ...

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'Bumbling idiot': Freshman GOP senator unleashes on Mayor Brandon Johnson

Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno ripped Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as the "worst mayor in American history" and called on ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Accepted Gifts of Whiskey, Luxury Handbags, Cuff Links Without Reporting Them as Required: Watchdog

"These gifts are, by definition, city property; if they are squirreled away and hidden from view, people are only left to ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson says Trump move to cut federal funding is outside president’s authority

Mayor Johnson shot down the legal standing of the White House memo, but declined to say how much of Chicago’s roughly $4 ...

Chicago mayor accuses Trump administration of trying to ‘incite’ fear with ICE operations

Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes ICE operations in Chicago, saying “we are going to protect the residents of this city.” ...

Brandon Johnson's campaign gives back most of a $50,000 contribution from fund run by a City Hall lobbyist

The Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee, run by City Hall lobbyist Homero Tristan, contributed that amount to Friends of ...

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Gov. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Johnson announce new grant program supporting small businesses

State and local officials gathered Thursday morning on Chicago's West Side to announce a grant program to support businesses owned by historically underrepresented populations and small businesses.

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Chicago resident angered by liberal mayor's refusal to cooperate with ICE: 'Doesn't align with the people'

Chicago resident P Rae Easley joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her take on Mayor Brandon Johnson's resistance to the ...

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