Tara Stamps says she’ll step down as Brandon Johnson’s campaign chair after Sun-Times inquiries
The Sun-Times asked why she held the prominent role with Friends of Brandon Johnson given that she's an employee of the Chicago Teachers Union, which is in the midst of talks with Chicago Public ...
Illinois Supreme Court justice's campaign took $40K contribution from crooked ex-Chicago alderman
Imprisoned former Ald. Edward M. Burke's Burnham Committee gave the money to a fund for Justice Joy V. Cunningham days after ...
Chicago inspector general alleges obstruction by Johnson, Lightfoot administrations
Chicago's Inspector General Debora Witzburg accused the Johnson and Lightfoot administrations of interfering with IG investigations. The allegations were disclosed in a memo to the Chicago City ...
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 ...
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Former mayors Johnson and Lightfoot accused of impeding inspector general's investigations
The investigative roadblocks outlined by Inspector General Deborah Witzburg include demands by the Law Department to sit in ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to tax hemp and pass the ‘Anjanette Young ordinance’ in his 2025 to-dos
Johnson’s team is laying out its first-quarter priorities. What’s not on the list is solutions to big fiscal cliffs for city agencies. Coming off a bruising budget season, Chicago Mayor ...
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What is Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson inheriting on offense? A breakdown of the best — and worst — of 2024.
When new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson was entering the 2024 season with the Detroit Lions, he was more concerned about what the Bears could do in the NFC North than any other opponent.
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Johnson summoned to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been summoned to testify before Congress regarding the city’s sanctuary status. The hearing, set for Feb. 11, will focus on alleged consequences of sanctuary policies ...
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10 things from Johnson’s Chicago Bears introduction, including why he’s prepared to be head coach
CHICAGO — New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson wrapped up the opening statement of his introductory news conference Wednesday at Halas Hall with a declaration. “Our mission, starting this ...
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Everything new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson said in his introductory news conference
The Chicago Bears introduced new head coach Ben Johnson this week, and the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator laid out his plans as the 19th head coach in franchise history. There were a ...
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Chicago Bears' Ben Johnson becomes one of youngest head coaches in NFL. See where he ranks
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson is the latest offensive guru to get his first NFL head coaching job before his 40th birthday − and the latest example of an ongoing trend in hiring by the league ...
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Ben Johnson "cannot wait to get to work" coaching "absolutely loaded" Bears team
CHICAGO (CBS) --Newly hired Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he gets goosebumps just thinking about coaching a roster he believes is "absolutely loaded with talent already." "I cannot ...