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Following CPS board election, Mayor Brandon Johnson plants flag against school closures • Nov. 4, 2026, 2:46 PM ET (Chicago Tribune)
Chicago aldermen open budget hearings questioning if Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan is truly balanced • Oct. 26, 2026, 7:17 PM ET (Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defends budget, school board president candidate Dominguez • Oct. 22, 2026, 9:04 AM ET (CBS)
Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches ‘Fair Share’ budget as investment in Chicago’s children • Oct. 21, 2026, 1:36 PM ET (Chicago Tribune)
Mayor Brandon Johnson fundraising trails challengers, campaign report shows • Oct. 16, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Chicago Tribune)

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Born March 27, 1976 • Elgin
Died Illinois
Title / Office mayor (2023-), Chicago

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