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Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield again, to demand Chicago ‘receives its just due’
Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Gov. JB Pritzker as well as House Speaker Chris Welch and Senate President Don Harmon.
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Springfield man charged in 2022 Loop shooting after robbery victims opened fire, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 21-year-old Springfield man has been charged in connection with a 2022 downtown shooting, Chicago police said Friday. Roderick Oneal has been charged with aggravated battery and ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson to ask lawmakers for Chicago Public Schools funding during Springfield visit
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson accused former Mayor Rahm Emanuel of "jacking up" Chicago's education system by closing 50 ...
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Springfield alderwoman has a new gig: lobbying for Chicago mayor
A Springfield alderwoman confirmed that she will help lobby for the city of Chicago on a contractual basis. Ward 5 Ald. Lakeisha Purchase has been a registered state lobbyist since 2023.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team
Weeks after tapping a former Chicago alderman to help lobby for the city in the state capitol, Mayor Brandon Johnson is adding a Springfield alderwoman to his once-skeletal state team. Johnson’s ...