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Chicago inspector general, often at odds with Mayor Brandon Johnson, drops second term push
IG Deborah Witzburg had previously said she was pursuing another 4-year term, teeing up a tough choice for Mayor Brandon ...
Chicago mayors and their inspector generals: A contentious relationship that almost always ends badly
Deborah Witzburg decided not to seek the second term that Mayor Brandon Johnson was almost certain to deny her. It's not the ...
NASCAR says no Chicago Street Race next year, but it could return in 2027
NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson warns NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani: ‘The movement doesn’t always show up’
Asked what advice he would give Zohran Mamdani, Mayor Brandon Johnson alluded to the leftist coalition in Chicago souring on ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson talks affordable housing, funding CPS, transportation with Reset callers
The Chicago mayor joined host Sasha-Ann Simons to discuss his vision for a "21st-century model" of governance — and to offer ...
NASCAR presses 'pause' on Downtown Chicago racing event 2026
NASCAR will not promote an event in Downtown Chicago next season but has left open the possibility to run it back as early as ...
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ICE director blasts Chicago mayor over 'disgusting' militarization claims
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons scorched Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday, slamming his "disgusting" claim that ...
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NASCAR Chicago Street Race won't return for 2026 — eyes 2027 return
NASCAR officials are pausing the annual Fourth of July weekend race next year to work on finding a new date and optimizing ...