Chris Tye

This race, which could help tilt the balance of power in Congress, is focused on the same issues as numerous others. They include the issues of abortion, the economy, and immigration.

The Wall Street Journal named Mayor Johnson the "worst mayor in America" in a weekend editorial

"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council remain at odds over how to solve the near $1 billion dollar gap in next year's budget, 14 members of the Council did something they hope may solve the impasse.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two distinct paths to getting Chicago to a balanced budget next year have formed.

Four former employees of the mayor's team were fired then put on the list for reasons that two aldermen say fall well short of what the list was intended for.

Before the budget can get to the City Council for a full vote, it needs to clear the Finance Committee on Tuesday morning.

By Todd Feurer, Chris Tye, Marissa Perlman December 10, 2024 / 10:55 AM CST / CBS Chicago

Over the weekend, sources told CBS News Chicago that Mayor Johnson dropped plans to seek a $68.5 million property tax hike.

An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.