Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign pledge to ban no-knock warrants uncertain amid renewed talks on Anjanette Young ordinance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s working on a new draft of the Anjanette Young ordinance, but wouldn’t say if it includes ...
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Former city Cultural Affairs and Special Events chief picked to lead national arts advocacy organization
Erin Harkey, who was head of DCASE under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, has been named CEO of Americans for the Arts.
Patriots Owner’s Son Challenges Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston
Josh Kraft, a political newcomer who is running as a Democrat, said his top priority was addressing the city’s housing crisis ...
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Chicago Can't Afford to Dance to All That Lefty Teacher Union Jazz
By Vince Bielski, RealClearInvestigationsFebruary 5, 2025 After nasty clashes involving character assassinations and a mass ...
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City asks judge to reconsider ruling governing how TIF dollars are awarded
The city is asking a Cook County judge to reconsider a ruling that an internal panel must meet publicly, saying it would hinder senior officials from conducting city business on a daily basis.
Meet 9 trailblazing ‘hidden figures’ of Black history from across the Charlotte region
Many Charlotte-area residents are familiar with some of the more notable figures in local Black history, people like Harvey Gantt, the first Black student accepted to enroll at Clemson University who ...
‘White supremacist’ remark sparks City Council member’s ouster from hearing on public art dubbed antisemitic
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez was ejected from the meeting of the Special Events Committee by the normally affable chair, Ald. Nick ...
Chicago mayor says public is free to see what's in his gift closet, but there's a catch
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's move comes after an investigation showed he wasn't complying with city ethics rules in ...
Atlanta’s largest park renamed for former Mayor Shirley Franklin
On Monday, the Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to rename Central Avenue, where Atlanta City Hall sits, and Westside ...
Alderman told to leave City Council meeting after he appeared to call colleague a white supremacist
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez was told to leave a committee meeting during a debate over a controversial pro-Gaza puppet display at ...
Chicago mayor still not committed to testifying in front of Congress
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is setting up a potential showdown with Congress over Chicago's Sanctuary City Law.
Virginia Beach officials consider ideas for future of MOCA property
Two nonprofit organizations have proposed uses for the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art building when the museum moves out, including a naval museum and performing arts theater. The City ...