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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

ICYMI: This weekend, @mayorofchicago.bsky.social joined one of over 30 CDOT crews working to fill potholes during the Johnson administration's latest weekend repair blitz. With the over 6,200 potholes filled Saturday alone, the City has now repaired more than 335,000 potholes in 2026.

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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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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 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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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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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 · 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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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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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

🚨📺 @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

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

The data shows continued restaurant industry growth and stability: • 81% of restaurant licenses were renewed in 2024. • 83% of restaurants renewed their licenses in 2025. And the industry continues to expand: • 2024: +680 net licenses • 2025: +664 net licenses 3/3

Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers remarks at the Small Business Saturday and Cut the Tape for Small Business Press Conference at the Chicago Fair Trade Museum in Uptown; November 2025. (Vashon Jordan Jr./Office of the Mayor)

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

Despite claims to the contrary, restaurants are not leaving Chicago. In fact, more restaurants are staying open. Since July 1, 2024, when the first pay increase took effect, the City has issued 1,574 new Retail Food Establishment licenses. 2/3

Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers remarks at the Batter & Berries South Loop and 24Life Training Ribbon Cutting at 23rd Place at Southbridge in the South Loop; July 2025. (Vashon Jordan Jr./Office of the Mayor)

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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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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

ICYMI: Yesterday, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders and outreach workers to discuss how the City can expand these partnerships and continue building on Chicago's historic progress driving down violence. WGN News has the story ⬇️

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

☀️🚨Weather Alert: Tonight, Mayor Brandon Johnson will deliver a rebuttal to the State of the Union alongside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at the National Press Club. Watch 'The State of the Swamp' live starting at 7:00 EST/6:00 CST here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT3R...

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

WTTW: According to the report, [the] community areas with the greatest CVI investment, totaling more than $500,000 per quarter, saw the largest reversals in shooting trends following pandemic-era spikes in gun violence.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation today announced the winning names for the City’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest. The six winners are: Abolish ICE Stephen Coldbert Pope Frío XIV The Blizzard of Oz Svencoolie Caleb Chilliams

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

"It's actually a dream come true for us to be able to develop housing for the neighborhood we were born and raised in," [Sharena Loggins of Garfield Together] said. The neighborhood "has been waiting for change to come, but change has not come this far past the United Center.”

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

A $162.2 million mixed-use building was announced by Mayor Johnson and DPD today as the winning proposal for City property at 331-35 S. Plymouth Court. Led by DL3 Realty, the transit-oriented project includes 300 mixed-income residences, ground-floor retail space and improvements to Pritzker Park.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

NEW: Joint Statement from the Mayors of America’s Largest Cities Regarding Department of Homeland Security Funding Negotiations Read the full statement here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

In line with the Central Area Plan 2045, the Johnson administration is supporting projects which are driving the transformation of the Loop into a round-the-clock, multi-faceted neighborhood.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Johnson administration has advanced efforts to increase the Loop's vitality. Between city-assisted office conversions and the more than a dozen privately financed projects, there is $1.6 billion in investment flowing into downtown--yielding over 3,500 new homes.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Complementing neighborhood level projects are several mega projects, demonstrating Chicago's continued ability to attract major investments. In addition to contributing to economic vitality, these projects will bring thousands of units and hundreds of affordable homes to the South and West Sides.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Since Mayor Johnson took office, the City has allocated more than $670 million in grant funds to support 760+ projects. From community centers, local restaurants, and youth centers, these investments are helping build safer communities and a stronger city.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Mayor Johnson and DPD have been strategically deployed Housing and Economic Development Bond funds to increase pathways to homeownership. So far, 137 mid-density buildings have been advanced through Missing Middle, bringing new housing opportunities to long underinvested communities.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Johnson administration has also emphasized future development opportunities, proactively rezoning areas to increase density in communities across our city. In 2025 the Johnson administration up-zoned nearly 5,000 parcels in 16 wards.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

This work to cut red tape had led to significant investments into our city. At the same time, the Plan Commission has advanced transformative projects which will spur further development on every side of Chicago.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Since the Mayor launched Cut The Tape, over 100 development processes have been streamlined and expedited. Major successes include dropping the time it takes to move applications through the Planning Commission from an average of 135 to 79 days and shortening ZBA meeting lengths by half.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Mayor Johnson has put the construction of more affordable homes and a larger housing stock at the center of his strategy to drive affordability in Chicago. Today, the Mayor discussed progress cutting red tape and advancing new projects in communities across Chicago. 🧵

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Planning Development announced the next five medium-density projects which will bring 99 homes to McKinley Park and East and West Garfield Park through the Johnson administration's Missing Middle infill housing initiative.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson is applauding Illinois’ Congressional leaders and their effective collaboration with the City and its Sister Agencies which secured $46.2 million in federal funds to support 40 projects across Chicago—a 70.7% increase in funding from FY2024.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We've created an accountability mechanism for families in the city of Chicago to bring claims of violations [of the Welcoming City Ordinance] by our police department. Our Superintendent and my administration, we welcome that."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation announced the top 25 names chosen in the City’s fourth annual ‘You Name A Snowplow’ contest. In the next phase, Chicago residents may vote for up to six names at chicagoshovels.org by Feb. 14.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed the ‘ICE On Notice’ executive order directing CPD to investigate and document alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer evidence of felony violations to the Cook County State’s Attorney's Office for prosecution.

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson: "It is always better off having fought and experienced setbacks than having not fought at all and losing our ability to resist."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson: "There's no such thing as absolute immunity in America. If you commit a crime you should be tried like anyone else, regardless of the badge on your chest or the mask that's on your face."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We've gotta these challenge corporations and the rich to pay their fair share in taxes and we have to call for real organized, systemic, sustained resistance in this country to ultimately save our democracy."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson: "The protest I believe has to match the energy, quite frankly, that's coming from the White House. So yes, I'm going to continue to encourage people to rise up, lift their voices up against this authoritarian rule."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We have to seriously look at how local government can ultimately not just bring charges against the federal overreach, but how we can create a process that allows for prosecution of these individuals."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson on the committee vote to allow COPA to investigate alleged violations of the Welcoming City ordinance: "We support this effort because it is critical that the people of Chicago understand that we take violations of our Welcoming City policy seriously."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson on fighting for progressive revenue in Springfield: "I've said from the very beginning the millionaires tax is something we have to push for."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson on empowering COPA to investigate alleged violations of the Welcoming City ordinance: "We do need to have accountability mechanisms. This is something that I've called for, it's something that I'm pushing for."

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Library (CPL) announced the grand opening of the Library-Based Food Access program at Legler Regional Library, a full-service food pantry created in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

A photo of Mayor Brandon Johnson with the text MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY OPEN FOOD PANTRY IN WEST GARFIELD PARK

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Chicago Mayor's Press Office @chicagompo.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Antonio King as the City of Chicago’s first Director of LGTBQ+ Affairs, making Chicago the largest U.S. city with an executive-level position dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ equity.

A photo of Antonio King with the text "MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON APPOINTS ANTONIO KING CHICAGO'S FIRST-EVER DIRECTOR OF LGBTQ+ AFFAIRS.

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