Chicago Mayor's Press Office
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The official press office account for Mayor Brandon Johnson. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases.html
NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation announced the top 25 names chosen in the City’s fourth annual ‘You Name A Snowplow’ contest. In the next phase, Chicago residents may vote for up to six names at chicagoshovels.org by Feb. 14.
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation announced the top 25 names chosen in the City’s fourth annual ‘You Name A Snowplow’ contest. In the next phase, Chicago residents may vote for up to six names at chicagoshovels.org by Feb. 14.
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed the ‘ICE On Notice’ executive order directing CPD to investigate and document alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer evidence of felony violations to the Cook County State’s Attorney's Office for prosecution.
January 31, 2026 at 4:44 PM
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed the ‘ICE On Notice’ executive order directing CPD to investigate and document alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer evidence of felony violations to the Cook County State’s Attorney's Office for prosecution.
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "It is always better off having fought and experienced setbacks than having not fought at all and losing our ability to resist."
January 28, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "It is always better off having fought and experienced setbacks than having not fought at all and losing our ability to resist."
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "There's no such thing as absolute immunity in America. If you commit a crime you should be tried like anyone else, regardless of the badge on your chest or the mask that's on your face."
January 28, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "There's no such thing as absolute immunity in America. If you commit a crime you should be tried like anyone else, regardless of the badge on your chest or the mask that's on your face."
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We've gotta these challenge corporations and the rich to pay their fair share in taxes and we have to call for real organized, systemic, sustained resistance in this country to ultimately save our democracy."
January 27, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We've gotta these challenge corporations and the rich to pay their fair share in taxes and we have to call for real organized, systemic, sustained resistance in this country to ultimately save our democracy."
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "The protest I believe has to match the energy, quite frankly, that's coming from the White House. So yes, I'm going to continue to encourage people to rise up, lift their voices up against this authoritarian rule."
January 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "The protest I believe has to match the energy, quite frankly, that's coming from the White House. So yes, I'm going to continue to encourage people to rise up, lift their voices up against this authoritarian rule."
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We have to seriously look at how local government can ultimately not just bring charges against the federal overreach, but how we can create a process that allows for prosecution of these individuals."
January 27, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We have to seriously look at how local government can ultimately not just bring charges against the federal overreach, but how we can create a process that allows for prosecution of these individuals."
Mayor Brandon Johnson on the committee vote to allow COPA to investigate alleged violations of the Welcoming City ordinance: "We support this effort because it is critical that the people of Chicago understand that we take violations of our Welcoming City policy seriously."
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson on the committee vote to allow COPA to investigate alleged violations of the Welcoming City ordinance: "We support this effort because it is critical that the people of Chicago understand that we take violations of our Welcoming City policy seriously."
Mayor Brandon Johnson on fighting for progressive revenue in Springfield: "I've said from the very beginning the millionaires tax is something we have to push for."
January 27, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Mayor Brandon Johnson on fighting for progressive revenue in Springfield: "I've said from the very beginning the millionaires tax is something we have to push for."
Mayor Brandon Johnson on empowering COPA to investigate alleged violations of the Welcoming City ordinance: "We do need to have accountability mechanisms. This is something that I've called for, it's something that I'm pushing for."
January 27, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Mayor Brandon Johnson on empowering COPA to investigate alleged violations of the Welcoming City ordinance: "We do need to have accountability mechanisms. This is something that I've called for, it's something that I'm pushing for."
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced the grand opening of the Library-Based Food Access program at Legler Regional Library, a full-service food pantry created in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced the grand opening of the Library-Based Food Access program at Legler Regional Library, a full-service food pantry created in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Antonio King as the City of Chicago’s first Director of LGTBQ+ Affairs, making Chicago the largest U.S. city with an executive-level position dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ equity.
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Antonio King as the City of Chicago’s first Director of LGTBQ+ Affairs, making Chicago the largest U.S. city with an executive-level position dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ equity.
ICYMI: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library celebrated the grand opening of a full-service food pantry Legler Regional Library. The pantry provides families in East and West Garfield Park with foods supporting a healthy diet.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
ICYMI: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library celebrated the grand opening of a full-service food pantry Legler Regional Library. The pantry provides families in East and West Garfield Park with foods supporting a healthy diet.
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Today's vote brings the number of new homes coming to the Loop through office conversions to over 1,700—including more than 500 affordable units.
The Johnson administration is committed to supporting future projects which contribute to the modernization and revitalization of the Loop.
The Johnson administration is committed to supporting future projects which contribute to the modernization and revitalization of the Loop.
January 21, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Today's vote brings the number of new homes coming to the Loop through office conversions to over 1,700—including more than 500 affordable units.
The Johnson administration is committed to supporting future projects which contribute to the modernization and revitalization of the Loop.
The Johnson administration is committed to supporting future projects which contribute to the modernization and revitalization of the Loop.
NEW: The City Council approved ordinances permitting the sale of City-owned lots in Morgan Park, South Chicago, and Chatham to facilitate the construction of 81 new medium-density homes through the Johnson administration’s Missing Middle infill housing initiative.
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
NEW: The City Council approved ordinances permitting the sale of City-owned lots in Morgan Park, South Chicago, and Chatham to facilitate the construction of 81 new medium-density homes through the Johnson administration’s Missing Middle infill housing initiative.
Mayor Brandon Johnson: My focus right now is to drive violence down, to build more affordable homes, to invest in young people, to invest in good paying jobs, to invest in our education system.
January 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: My focus right now is to drive violence down, to build more affordable homes, to invest in young people, to invest in good paying jobs, to invest in our education system.
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "This is about punishing cities and working people who do not think like [Trump's] donors."
January 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson: "This is about punishing cities and working people who do not think like [Trump's] donors."
“Lasting prosperity within our communities begins with revitalization efforts that center equity, community-driven development, and each neighborhood’s unique needs,”
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January 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM
“Lasting prosperity within our communities begins with revitalization efforts that center equity, community-driven development, and each neighborhood’s unique needs,”
@mayorofchicago.bsky.social said.
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NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and City officials joined developer Citizens Building a Better Community to break ground on the first of 115 market rate units planned for construction in North Lawndale through the Missing Middle infill housing initiative.
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and City officials joined developer Citizens Building a Better Community to break ground on the first of 115 market rate units planned for construction in North Lawndale through the Missing Middle infill housing initiative.
Mayor Brandon Johnson today on the Supreme Court decision blocking National Guard deployments in big cities: "This is not a win for the city of Chicago, but it's a win for the country."
January 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson today on the Supreme Court decision blocking National Guard deployments in big cities: "This is not a win for the city of Chicago, but it's a win for the country."
An additional 45 improvement projects were selected to receive “small grant” awards ranging from $51,800 to $250,000. The community areas and projects include:
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
An additional 45 improvement projects were selected to receive “small grant” awards ranging from $51,800 to $250,000. The community areas and projects include:
Four projects were selected to receive “pre-development” grants up to $150,000 to support eligible design and engineering fees, among other soft costs. Those projects are:
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Four projects were selected to receive “pre-development” grants up to $150,000 to support eligible design and engineering fees, among other soft costs. Those projects are:
Nine projects were selected to receive grants ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, including:
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Nine projects were selected to receive grants ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, including:
NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the next 58 neighborhood improvement projects to be supported through $33 million in City grants, including a South Shore intergenerational housing complex and a new headquarters for a West Garfield Park gun violence prevention organization.
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the next 58 neighborhood improvement projects to be supported through $33 million in City grants, including a South Shore intergenerational housing complex and a new headquarters for a West Garfield Park gun violence prevention organization.
NAP grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will support community organizations that provide place-based arts and culture programming, including:
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
NAP grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will support community organizations that provide place-based arts and culture programming, including: