Johnson along with other city leaders to discuss Memorial Day, summer safety plans
City leaders are taking a hard look at preventing summer violence.
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City leaders are taking a hard look at preventing summer violence.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, interim Police Superintendent Fred Waller, and Fire Commissioner Annette Nance Holt are expected to speak at 63rd Street Beach at 1:30 p.m.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first Chicago City Council meeting on Wednesday and even got his "unity plan" to reorganize the body approved, it was not all smooth sailing. The City Council was expected to vote on Wednesday on $51 million of new funding to house the migrants, but the vote was delayed. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos was at City Hall where frustrations boiled over from those opposing the plan.
"I'm confident and optimistic about this City Council makeup, and the journey we'll embark on together," Johnson said.
The 41-9 vote delivered an early political victory for Johnson as he presided over his first City Council meeting.
It will also be the first meeting for over a dozen alderpersons as 13 wards have new representation following the outgoing of many veteran council members in the past year.
It's Johnson's first city council meeting since his inauguration.
Some of the discussion topics include immigration, police accountability, environmental justice, and more.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will be meeting with local activists to discuss issues impacting Chicago’s future.
Creating the position was one of Johnson's first four executive orders after taking office on Monday.
As promised, Chicago has its first deputy mayor of community safety. Mayor Brandon Johnson has tapped Illinois Justice Project director Garien Gatewood as the city's first-ever deputy mayor of community safety.
From now through May 31, any registered voter living in the first district can apply for the job.
From now through May 31, any registered voter living in the first district can apply for the job.
The report was created by the Action Center on Race and the Economy - along with the People's Unity Platform.
The report was created by the Action Center on Race and the Economy - along with the People's Unity Platform.
CFD members have serious contract concerns – considering they are going on two years without a new one.
Two days into his term as Chicago's mayor, Brandon Johnson was busy on Wednesday.
Johnson said he has been briefed on the migrant issue, but on Tuesday, He saw firsthand how the arrival of migrants is straining many city resources.
The mayor stressed collaboration during the speech. But now, the real work begins.
CBS 2's Chris Tye spoke with the open house attendees about what was on their minds ahead of their meet-and-greet with the new occupant of the fifth-floor office.
"We gonna be behind him, but don't do like the rest of the mayors – other than Harold Washington – and push us back. Then now we got sad faces again," said Englewood resident Billy House.
Johnson – a former teacher and longtime Chicago Teachers Union organizer who had most recently been serving as a Cook County commissioner – won the race for mayor in April in a tight contest against Paul Vallas.
Newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson repeatedly spoke of the "soul of Chicago" as he delivered his inaugural address on Monday, after being sworn in as the 57th chief executive of the city.
Brandon Johnson will be sworn in as Chicago's 57th mayor on Monday. We brought in two political experts, outgoing Ald. Leslie Hairston, and former Illinois Republican Party Chair Pat Brady, to talk about what the new mayor's political priorities should be, and what message he might deliver in his inaugural address.
Brandon Johnson will be sworn in as the 57th mayor of Chicago on Monday morning, and the day will be chock-full of events as the city makes its official transition to new leadership.
The United Center abruptly announced they've canceled the NBA YoungBoy concert originally scheduled for Wednesday and will issue refunds.
A man was shot and killed by police on Saturday in New Chicago, Indiana.
Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order instructing state agencies to find up to 4% of their budget that can be cut next year as a result of President Trump's budget bill.
A Republican manufacturer running for governor in Wisconsin as a conservative supporter of "family values" and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
Union employees at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry voted to authorize a strike.
Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order instructing state agencies to find up to 4% of their budget that can be cut next year as a result of President Trump's budget bill.
A Republican manufacturer running for governor in Wisconsin as a conservative supporter of "family values" and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
In a statement issued Wednesday, ABC said Kimmel's show would be "preempted indefinitely. There was no word on if or when the show may return.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.
A tall wire riot fence has also been set up surrounding the building to prevent protesters from getting too close or blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles as they enter and leave. Darius Johnson reports.
Car dealers are racing to get as many electric vehicles off their lots as they can before a $7,500 federal tax credit expires next week.
All eyes were on President Trump on Tuesday morning as he took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly. His speech was packed with grievances, a technical issue, and even a progress report on his second administration.
Jackie Kostek spent the morning at Slick City Action Park in Orland Park, which features 55,000 square feet with an assortment of slides, air courts, and laser tag.
Meanwhile, protesters, elected officials, and ICE representatives all offered comment Monday after at least 16 people were taken into custody during clashes last week.
Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order instructing state agencies to find up to 4% of their budget that can be cut next year as a result of President Trump's budget bill.
A complaint earlier this year claimed CPS was using the Black Students Success program to discriminate on the basis of race.
The United Center abruptly announced they've canceled the NBA YoungBoy concert originally scheduled for Wednesday and will issue refunds.
On Friday, the popular hot dog stand tweeted: "If Caleb throws 4 TDs on Sunday, we will give away free hot dogs on Tuesday."
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Chicago made it close in the seventh when Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi drew bases-loaded walks from reliever Mason Miller.
The Cubs had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth against Tony Santillan, who struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong for his 7th save of the season.
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
On Sunday, Musburger remembered when the Bears were working out an agreement with Walter Payton.
The Cardinals captured their third Division III national championship back in January
Andre Lewis, 57, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Sunday in the 6900 block of South Damen Avenue, Chicago police said.
Police said the robbery happened early Saturday, Aug. 30, in the 900 block of West Lake Street in the Fulton Market District. The Morgan Street Green and Pink Line stop is located at that address.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
The victim was shot in the chest at Halsted and Lake streets and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.
The vehicle had hit multiple unoccupied parked cars in the 10100 block of South Avenue M, police said.
