NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and DPD announced more than $42.5 million in City grants for 56 projects investing $148 million to improve neighborhood access to convenient goods and services, health resources, job opportunities and more. For more info visit www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Brandon Johnson on Dems' future: “The key to transformation is ground organizing”

ICYMI: Yesterday, Mayor Brandon Johnson broke ground on C.A.R.E. Manor in West Garfield Park. The project is utilizing funds from the Mayor’s Housing and Economic Development bond to transform vacant land into 44 affordable homes designed for multi-generational living. 📺 @wgntv.com

Commentary: Economic development only succeeds when the people who call this city home succeed alongside it.

Chicago 2050: Mayor Brandon Johnson on building the city for a bright future

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NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and CDPH announced the citywide expansion of the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program, bringing compassionate crisis response services for those experiencing mental health crises to every community in Chicago.

AN EVENING READ — TRiiBE EIC Tiffany Walden sits down with Chicago's new deputy mayor of community safety. They discuss everything from drill and 2010s youth culture to his upbringing in Harlem during the War on Drugs. “To this day, we see the ramifications of that." thetriibe.com/2026/05/emma...

Emmanuel Andre is bringing a restorative justice mindset to Chicago’s community safety office • The TRiiBE

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new deputy mayor of community safety wants Chicago to listen to young people instead of criminalizing them.

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here’s something i wrote today. thetriibe.com/2026/05/emma...

Emmanuel Andre is bringing a restorative justice mindset to Chicago’s community safety office • The TRiiBE

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new deputy mayor of community safety wants Chicago to listen to young people instead of criminalizing them.

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The Red Line Extension begins to rewrite Chicago's history on segregation while building a safer, more affordable city for all.

Like the union leaders and workers who fought to win our rights—as cities we are stronger when we stand together. I am honored to sign the Haymarket Declaration—a symbol of solidarity and a shared commitment to defend the rights of workers while fighting to preserve our democracy.

Just like the union laborers and workers who achieved our rights and dignity, we must remain unified in our efforts. We are stronger together. While the federal government falls short of its responsibilities, city government is stepping up to meet the material needs of our residents.

In These Times@inthesetimes.com · 3mo ago

On the eve of May Day, Chicago Mayor Johnson joined mayors from Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Newark, Minneapolis, Jersey City, Madison & Albany to sign the Haymarket Declaration, committing cities to defend workers’ rights, democracy and immigrant communities. inthesetimes.com/article/haym...

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson today announced the complete reinstatement of the Chicago Department of Environment (DOE) as the final step—the transition of environmental regulatory authority to DOE—officially takes effect. 1/

NEW: Mayor Johnson joined a coalition of mayors to sign the Haymarket Declaration, a joint commitment to defend democracy and workers' rights. The Declaration builds cooperation between cities responding to Trump while demonstrating solidarity, resilience, and a commitment to economic justice.

ICYMI: Over the weekend, Mayor Brandon Johnson today joined City Departments, Chicago residents, and community partners to celebrate Earth Day Families in Motion, a citywide parks spring cleaning event focused on preservation and sustainability. 📺 FOX32 Chicago

et to listen to one of my favorite Mayors - @chicagompo.bsky.social on local community centered solutions at the #Safe&Just Communities Summit hosted by the @naturbanleague.bsky.social

Also building out alternative community safety infrastructure including alternative public infrastructure outside of 911 & law enforcement to respond to community needs. And community violence intervention infrastructure to center prevention in the community. #SafeandJust Summit

Several key solutions highlighted by @chicagompo.bsky.social including investing in Chicago’s youth through a jobs program among other community solutions mentioned.

At a time when families need more support, the Trump administration has abandoned its most basic responsibility by gutting SNAP, putting millions of people at risk—Chicago refuses to accept that.

It’s not enough to just be able to afford a home. Our families deserve access to great schools and libraries so our children can stay and build their lives in Chicago.

Block Club Chicago@blockclubchi.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Chicago has turned all public school IDs into library cards to boost student access. blockclubchi.co/3NTWvNM

NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced an investment of more than $300 million in 15 affordable housing developments across the city as part of the 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).

“By making underutilized and vacant land available for residential construction and other uses, we are creating pathways to make housing more affordable while increasing housing availability citywide,” @mayorofchicago.bsky.social said.

Chicago Sun-Times@chicago.suntimes.com · 4mo ago

More than 600 empty Chicago lots across 25 wards will hit the market for private purchase, the Department of Planning and Development announced Tuesday.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson@mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Missing Middle is on the march, with more than 300 units in 100+ buildings advancing across the West and South Side as of spring 2026.

We’re stronger when we stand together. As local leaders we must act with moral clarity as we stand up to protect immigrant communities and defend our shared humanity from Trump's attacks.

Politico@politico.com · 4mo ago

Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown

ICYMI - POLITICO: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE Playbook Spreads as Cities Challenge Trump’s Crackdown Read more: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

“Here in the city of Chicago, we believe in protecting every person in this city… We’re going to end this assault against working people, against immigrants and end these endless wars.” ~Mayor Brandon Johnson, @mayorofchicago.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social Charles Thrush story on No Kings ⤵️

'No Kings' Rally and March Floods Downtown Streets

A cool spring afternoon still saw thousands turn out Saturday for the third Chicago "No Kings" rally and march, filling Butler Field and then a mile of Loop streets.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the No Kings rally in Grant Park. https://to.wttw.com/3NtJquo

"Education transforms human beings. It’s helping give me a more hopeful look on what’s possible, if more people get involved in trying to change what prison is supposed to be like." -Ian Valencia, Northwestern senior at Sheridan.

Chicagoans show up every day—and I’ll always show up for them. I won't stop fighting until every worker in our city is guaranteed a living wage.

Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 4mo ago

When Mayor Brandon Johnson pulled out his silver veto pen once again on Wednesday — this time to strike down the City Council’s plan to freeze scheduled minimum wage pay raises for tipped workers — he promised a fight.

Today, I vetoed City Council's attempt to claw back a raise for Chicago's tipped workers. I will never back down from my commitment to build Chicago into the most pro-worker city in America.

Mayor Brandon Johnson debuts our new Chicago Snowplow “Abolish Ice” 🪏🧊 Video from ABC7’s livestream

Black and Brown women get unfairly blamed for a lot of things, and to blame them for the loss of business in Trump's economy is just absurd. If I have to veto something passed by ostensible Democrats to protect Black and Brown women, then veto it is.