Mariah Woelfel

Some alderpeople question whether Johnson can push through big policy priorities in Springfield and City Hall, including his upcoming budget.

Some alderpeople called a special City Council meeting for Wednesday, but they lack authority to force the mayor or anyone else to show up.

Some alderpeople called a special City Council meeting for Wednesday, but they lack authority to force the mayor or anyone else to show up.

The City Council's ordinance aims to compel the city to sign a new contract for gunshot detection technology. Johnson said it's illegal, but his decision not to veto avoids more council conflict.

With Chicago facing a huge deficit, Johnson faces questions about promises he made in his campaign to not raise property taxes.

As the city deals with a major budget gap, finance committee chair Pat Dowell said the plan will save taxpayers more than $100 million in the long run.

Ronnie Reese is exiting the role after a rocky year and a half running Johnson’s press office.

Ronnie Reese is exiting after a rocky year and a half running Johnson's press office.

A WBEZ analysis shows the city of Chicago hired or promoted 490 people since a hiring freeze was put in place in September.

Johnson’s flip-flop on his campaign pledge not to raise the tax is part of a proposed $17.3 billion budget that avoids layoffs.