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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and DPD announced more than $42.5 million in City grants for 56 projects investing $148 million to improve neighborhood access to convenient goods and services, health resources, job opportunities and more. For more info visit www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

Map illustrating grant support in Chicago's neighborhoods, highlighting $42.5M for 56 community development projects. Color-coded dots indicate different grant types across regions like Northwest, West, Central, and Far South. Includes a call to action: "Swipe for details!" at the bottom, and features logos for the Department of Planning and Development and “Build Better Together” by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

The image displays a flyer titled "Community Development Grants – Medium" against a blue background with a list of grant recipients and descriptions. At the bottom, there is a small group photo of people standing together.

A colorful flyer titled "Community Development Grants - Small" lists various businesses and locations with their addresses and grant amounts. At the bottom, there is a group of people posing together.

A list of services titled "Workforce Solutions" and "Pre-Development Grants." It includes names and addresses of various organizations and their grant amounts. At the bottom right, an image of a person handling food in a kitchen setting with protective gear.

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The Weeknight on MS NOW @weeknightmsnow.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Brandon Johnson on Dems' future: “The key to transformation is ground organizing”

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

ICYMI: Yesterday, Mayor Brandon Johnson broke ground on C.A.R.E. Manor in West Garfield Park. The project is utilizing funds from the Mayor’s Housing and Economic Development bond to transform vacant land into 44 affordable homes designed for multi-generational living. 📺 @wgntv.com

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 17/05/2026

Commentary: Economic development only succeeds when the people who call this city home succeed alongside it.

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Chicago 2050: Mayor Brandon Johnson on building the city for a bright future

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and CDPH announced the citywide expansion of the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program, bringing compassionate crisis response services for those experiencing mental health crises to every community in Chicago.

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 12/05/2026

AN EVENING READ — TRiiBE EIC Tiffany Walden sits down with Chicago's new deputy mayor of community safety. They discuss everything from drill and 2010s youth culture to his upbringing in Harlem during the War on Drugs. “To this day, we see the ramifications of that." thetriibe.com/2026/05/emma...

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Emmanuel Andre is bringing a restorative justice mindset to Chicago’s community safety office • The TRiiBE

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new deputy mayor of community safety wants Chicago to listen to young people instead of criminalizing them.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Red Line Extension begins to rewrite Chicago's history on segregation while building a safer, more affordable city for all.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Like the union leaders and workers who fought to win our rights—as cities we are stronger when we stand together. I am honored to sign the Haymarket Declaration—a symbol of solidarity and a shared commitment to defend the rights of workers while fighting to preserve our democracy.

"1. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers remarks at the Haymarket Memorial alongside Chicago Federation of Labor President Bob Reiter and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain. Text: MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON leads COALITION OF MAYORS TO SIGN COLLECTIVE COMMITTMENT TO WORKERS’ RIGHTS for may day
Honoring International Workers’ Day, the Haymarket Declaration unites cities across the country in a collective commitment to advance the rights of working people, to fight to defend our democracy, and to meet the material needs of families."

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Just like the union laborers and workers who achieved our rights and dignity, we must remain unified in our efforts. We are stronger together. While the federal government falls short of its responsibilities, city government is stepping up to meet the material needs of our residents.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson today announced the complete reinstatement of the Chicago Department of Environment (DOE) as the final step—the transition of environmental regulatory authority to DOE—officially takes effect. 1/

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

NEW: Mayor Johnson joined a coalition of mayors to sign the Haymarket Declaration, a joint commitment to defend democracy and workers' rights. The Declaration builds cooperation between cities responding to Trump while demonstrating solidarity, resilience, and a commitment to economic justice.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

ICYMI: Over the weekend, Mayor Brandon Johnson today joined City Departments, Chicago residents, and community partners to celebrate Earth Day Families in Motion, a citywide parks spring cleaning event focused on preservation and sustainability. 📺 FOX32 Chicago

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Nicole D. Porter (she/her) @nicoledporter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

et to listen to one of my favorite Mayors - @chicagompo.bsky.social on local community centered solutions at the #Safe&Just Communities Summit hosted by the @naturbanleague.bsky.social

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Nicole D. Porter (she/her) @nicoledporter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Also building out alternative community safety infrastructure including alternative public infrastructure outside of 911 & law enforcement to respond to community needs. And community violence intervention infrastructure to center prevention in the community. #SafeandJust Summit

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Nicole D. Porter (she/her) @nicoledporter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Several key solutions highlighted by @chicagompo.bsky.social including investing in Chicago’s youth through a jobs program among other community solutions mentioned.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

At a time when families need more support, the Trump administration has abandoned its most basic responsibility by gutting SNAP, putting millions of people at risk—Chicago refuses to accept that.

"1. Image: Mayor Johnson puts food into a Greater Chicago Food Depository bag to distribute at the Marillac St. Vincent Food Pantry in Garfield Park. Text: MAYOR JOHNSON, Dood Depository
award MUTUAL AID microGRANTs TO COMBAT hunger, SNAP Cuts
The grants will expand food access and uplift community-based mutual aid organizations, while offsetting the harmful impacts of the Trump administration’s deep cuts to federal food assistance. Protecting Chicago"

"2. Image: Mayor Johnson, in a neon green vest, puts food into a crate at the Pan de Vida food distribution in Little Village. Text: In partnership
with the GCFD, the
mutual aid initiative
invests more than
$300,000 across 67 organizations to increase support for vulnerable people across Chicago.

The grants were awarded through Mayor Johnson’s November 2025 executive order which directed more City resources to combat hunger and food insecurity from federal cuts."

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It’s not enough to just be able to afford a home. Our families deserve access to great schools and libraries so our children can stay and build their lives in Chicago.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced an investment of more than $300 million in 15 affordable housing developments across the city as part of the 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

“By making underutilized and vacant land available for residential construction and other uses, we are creating pathways to make housing more affordable while increasing housing availability citywide,” @mayorofchicago.bsky.social said.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We’re stronger when we stand together. As local leaders we must act with moral clarity as we stand up to protect immigrant communities and defend our shared humanity from Trump's attacks.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

ICYMI - POLITICO: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE Playbook Spreads as Cities Challenge Trump’s Crackdown Read more: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

“Here in the city of Chicago, we believe in protecting every person in this city… We’re going to end this assault against working people, against immigrants and end these endless wars.” ~Mayor Brandon Johnson, @mayorofchicago.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social Charles Thrush story on No Kings ⤵️

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'No Kings' Rally and March Floods Downtown Streets

A cool spring afternoon still saw thousands turn out Saturday for the third Chicago "No Kings" rally and march, filling Butler Field and then a mile of Loop streets.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the No Kings rally in Grant Park. to.wttw.com/3NtJquo

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

"Education transforms human beings. It’s helping give me a more hopeful look on what’s possible, if more people get involved in trying to change what prison is supposed to be like." -Ian Valencia, Northwestern senior at Sheridan.

"1. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands with a Northwestern Prison Education Program student after speaking to their program in the gym of Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, IL. Text: WTTW. Mayor Johnson Met with
Students in Prison Receiving Northwestern Degrees
Supporting reentry programs, Mayor Johnson is the first sitting Chicago mayor to visit a state prison."

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Chicagoans show up every day—and I’ll always show up for them. I won't stop fighting until every worker in our city is guaranteed a living wage.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Today, I vetoed City Council's attempt to claw back a raise for Chicago's tipped workers. I will never back down from my commitment to build Chicago into the most pro-worker city in America.

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Bebo, Chicago Rat Czar 🐀 @bebopott.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson debuts our new Chicago Snowplow “Abolish Ice” 🪏🧊 Video from ABC7’s livestream

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Black and Brown women get unfairly blamed for a lot of things, and to blame them for the loss of business in Trump's economy is just absurd. If I have to veto something passed by ostensible Democrats to protect Black and Brown women, then veto it is.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Various Measures Introduced to and Approved by the Chicago City Council www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson led the City Council in unanimous approval of a resolution celebrating and honoring the life, leadership, and contributions of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. to Chicago, the nation, and the entire world.

A photo of Mayor Johnson and the Jackson family with the text "Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago City Council honor, celebrate, and memorialize the life and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Extend Condolences to the Jackson Family."

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Democrats have to listen to what working people in Chicago are calling for. I will not abandon phasing out the sub-minimum wage for tipped workers at a time when Trump's wars and tariffs are making it increasingly difficult to live and raise a family throughout the city and country.

Screenshot of Chicago Sun Times Article that reads, "Mayor Johnson brands freezing subminimum wage for tipped workers 'not only tone-deaf, but irresponsible.' Appearing Monday on WBEZ-FM's monthly 'Ask the Mayor' program, Mayor Brandon Johnson made it clear that he plans to fight to keep the phase out of the subminimum wage for tipped workers — a signature win in his progressive agenda. By Fran Spielman, March 16th 2026." Photo: Mayor Brandon Johnson in studio at WBEZ for in the Loop's monthly Ask the Mayor series on October 8th, 2025, Brian Ernst / Sun Times."

Text from Chicago Sun Times Article: “At a time in which… it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to afford to raise a family in this country — Democrats rolling back the wages of Black and Brown women — that is not only tone-deaf, but it’s irresponsible,”

Johnson said. “Democrats have to pay attention to what the voters in the city of Chicago are calling for and, quite frankly, what voters across America are expecting from leadership.”

Text from Chicago Sun Times Article: At Wednesday’s City Council meeting, Far Northwest Side Ald. Samantha Nugent (39th) plans to use a parliamentary maneuver to resurrect a stalled proposal that would freeze the subminimum wage at 24% of the $16.60 minimum wage paid to hourly Chicago workers who do not receive tips.

Without the freeze, tipped workers now paid $12.62 an hour would receive a raise to 16% of Chicago’s minimum wage. That amount is re-set every July 1. With the freeze, they would still receive a raise, but it would be capped at 24% of whatever the minimum hourly wage turns out to be.

Text from Chicago Sun Times Article: Johnson said there is “uncertainty in the global economy” tied to the Iran war, the spike in oil prices that the war has triggered and, President Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs.

But he argued that the Chicago economy is doing fine, pointing to an 83% renewal rate for business licenses, a surge in summer travel to Chicago, and O’Hare Airport’s climb to the top of the charts as the nation’s busiest airport.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Democrats on the City Council trying to roll back the wages of Black and Brown women, at a time when it is getting increasingly more difficult to afford to live in cities across the country, is not only tone deaf, it's irresponsible.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Learn more about deals for new @divvybikes.bsky.social members at divvybikes.com/pricing. 📺 WGN9 Chicago

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🚨📺 @mayorofchicago.bsky.social on the push to overturn One Fair Wage: At a time in which it is becoming increasingly more difficult to afford to raise a family in this country, Democrats rolling back the wages of Black and brown women, that's not only tone deaf, but it's irresponsible.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🚨📺 @mayorofchicago.bsky.social on the push to overturn the One Fair Wage ordinance: We had an 83% renewal for [restaurant] business licenses. There's a way in which we can continue to grow and build businesses while also making sure we're taking care of our workers.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

“People who are closest to the danger, are closest to the solutions. We have to center our work around the people who have experienced these failed systems," said @mayorofchicago.bsky.social.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

“At a time in which…it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to afford to raise a family in this country—Democrats rolling back the wages of Black and Brown women—that is not only tone-deaf, but it’s irresponsible,” @mayorofchicago.bsky.social said.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🚨📺 @mayorofchicago.bsky.social on the push to overturn the One Fair Wage ordinance: At a time in which its becoming increasingly hard to live in this city, cutting the wages of workers is antithetical to what we're trying to build when we talk about safe and affordable communities.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

REPORT: Chicago’s Safety Plan Showing Promising Results in Key Neighborhoods www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

New: Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and Lyft today announced the continuation of the popular $99 Divvy annual membership for new and lapsed riders, a price freeze for current members, and the addition of 200 new or upgraded stations this year.

Photo of Divvy bikes with the text: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and Lyft today announce extension of $99 Divvy membership for new riders and major system expansion

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

One Fair Wage: The Facts Mayor Brandon Johnson’s One Fair Wage ordinance is putting money back in workers’ pockets—spurring $6,600 in income growth for Chicago restaurant workers, the majority of whom are Black and Hispanic women living on the South and West Sides. 🧵 1 / 3

Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers remarks at the Black Women’s Pay Equity Day Celebration at Truth Restaurant in Bronzeville; July 2024.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Chicago Youth Works goes beyond summer jobs, it offers real-world experience, skill development, and a chance for young Chicagoans to make a difference in their communities. By empowering thousands of young people across our city, my administration is continuing our record investments in our future.

"Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson screen prints a shirt under the direction of a young woman student in Digital Media at Back of the Yards College Prep before the Chicago Youth Works announcement. Text: Mayor Johnson, DFSS launch ‘Chicago Youth Works’ Initiative, Summer jobs Application period.
Inspired by the 55% increase in opportunities under
Mayor Johnson and the need for a youth-centered program identity, the City rebranded its youth employment initiative to kick off the 2026 summer application period."

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Gana dinero. Aprende Habilidades. Aavanza. Trabajos de verano. De 14 a 24 años. ¡Aplica ahora! chicagoyouthworks.org

2. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson fist bumps a young Black woman. Trabajos de verano. De 14 a 24 anos. Aplica ahora! Gana dinero. Aprende Habilidades. Aavanza. ChicagoYouthWorks.org. Gold background with radiating light yellow rays from a art deco Chicago Star.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Get Paid. Get Skilled. Get Ahead. Chicagoans from 14 to 24 years old can apply for paid summer jobs and opportunities today at chicagoyouthworks.org

1. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson daps up Dereon Wiley. Text: Summer Jobs. Ages 14-24 Apply Now! Get Paid. Get Skilled. Get Ahead. ChicagoYouthWorks.org Navy background with radiating light blue rays from a art deco Chicago Star.

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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "She will not be missed in Chicago." Full statement:

"In Kristi Noem's time fleecing the American people with her derelict of leadership at DHS, Chicago has withstood targeted attacks by DHS and the federal agents under its purview who have incited chaos in our communities with their violence and callous disregard for our residents' most basic human rights. Instead of seeking collaboration, Noem weaponized fear to undermine trust between communities and local law enforcement who work every day to keep our communities safe. Her tenure will be remembered by her brazen corruption, the reckless exploitation of vulnerable families to advance a far-right agenda, and willingness to put the President's interests over those of the American people. She will not be missed in Chicago."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Environment Relaunch the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Program www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

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