Embattled Chicago School Board president resigns over social media posts
Rev. Mitchell Johnson, appointed to lead the Chicago Board of Education earlier this month, has resigned amid revelations of antisemitic and misogynistic social media posts.
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Mayor Johnson to announce property tax hike as part of 2025 budget despite campaign promises
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers his 2024 budget address during a City Council meeting Wednesday, he is expected to propose something he promised wouldn’t while on the campaign trail: a... -
With Mayor Johnson expected to propose property tax increase, some residents express uncertainty
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to propose a property tax increase during Wednesday’s City Council meeting, some residents are expressing uncertainty upon hearing that the mayor is ... -
Despite campaign promise, Mayor Johnson set to propose property tax hike amid $1B budget shortfall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on a promise he wouldn’t raise property taxes, but 18 months in office and a $1 billion budget hole later, he’s expected to propose a hike.... -
Is Election Day a holiday in Illinois? Here's what to know
The debate over whether Election Day should be a holiday could probably be placed on a ballot, but do Illinois officials treat the first Tuesday of November in that way?