The Department of Justice is investigating progressive Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for possible racial discrimination after he bragged about hiring black staff for key positions.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- In the Ceremonial Room of his fifth-floor office in City Hall, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reflected on his accomplishments on Monday. "I'm very pleased of how we've gotten out ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, left, departs the U.S. Capitol after testifying in front of the House Oversight Committee on March 5, 2025, during a hearing about sanctuary cities and immigration policy.

As Brandon Johnson approaches the midpoint of his term as Chicago mayor, he confronts a reality that he readily acknowledges. He must do a better job conveying to the city "why and what" he wants ...

Two years in, Mayor Brandon Johnson admits he's made some missteps, gaffes As Brandon Johnson approaches the midpoint of his term as Chicago mayor, he confronts a reality that he readily acknowledges.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined us live for “Ask the Mayor” and answered questions from North Side, South Side and even suburban residents about crime, transportation, housing and more.

Mayor Brandon Johnson, during a news conference on April 15, 2025, at Chicago City Hall, called President Donald Trump’s threats to Democratic city leaders “terrorism.” (Audrey Richardson ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking down the financial road from City Hall, and sounding an alarm of sorts for members of the Chicago City Council. From the city's own looming budget deficit to ...

On New Year’s Day, Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed 2025 by reminding Chicago leaders of the headwinds Black politicians like him face. The mayor sent a Crusader piece from last October titled ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign fund has returned most of a $50,000 contribution it accepted a year and a half ago from a political action committee led by a City Hall lobbyist whose law firm ...

A day after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered strong criticism of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s relationships in Springfield, Johnson is defending his administration.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Father’s Day event marked a significant milestone in the city’s history. It focused on celebrating and uplifting the voices and experiences of Black fathers.