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Mayor Brandon Johnson is under growing pressure from aldermanic opposition, CPS board criticism, and city credit downgrades tied to budget problems. The Chicago Teachers Union is still active politically and has supported Johnson before, but the latest headlines are mostly negative for his standing. The news is a mixed but mostly negative backdrop for Johnson, with fiscal and governance criticism likely weighing on him. It does not yet point to a clear challenger, so uncertainty remains high.
That would seem to present a potentially serious conflict of interest for John Kelly should he formally enter the race and win. But Kelly says he would divest from his lobbying firm and be able to navigate around former business partners and clients — which include Bally's Chicago, the White Sox and a Loop law firm that does municipal bond work.
A large and growing field of candidates is angling to take out Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is seen as very beatable.
Amid chatter about age and term limits, Illinois voters this year will choose new representatives in five Congressional districts — and a new senator to replace outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin.
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) appears to spend a substantial amount of money on "political activities," internal documents obtained by Fox News Digital show.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's fight with aldermen about the budget continued Wednesday as council members said they are organizing to monitor his execution of the plan.
The fiery meeting Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted at the South Shore Cultural Center is a sign that last fall's grueling 2026 budget fight shows no signs of simmering down.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has not named permanent heads of the Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Housing Authority or Chicago Transit Authority.
The 2026 Illinois primary election is a unique one, as dozens of candidates are eyeing up higher offices in state and federal governments.
Two ratings agencies have downgraded the city of Chicago and kept their negative outlooks intact, citing the city’s back-to-back budget shortfalls since 2023.
A group of six Chicago Public Schools board members blasted Mayor Brandon Johnson accusing City Hall of sabotaging a professional search for a school district chief.
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle endorsed Brandon Johnson for mayor.
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Mike Quigley for the Illinois 5th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Daily Herald Editorial Board
Daily Herald Editorial Board endorsed Mike Quigley for Democrats in Congress, District 5.
Humane World Action Fund
Humane World Action Fund endorsed Mike Quigley for reelection in IL-05.
IUOE Local 150 District 1
IUOE Local 150 District 1 endorsed Mike Quigley in Illinois District 5.
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times endorsed Kam Buckner in the Illinois House 26th District Democratic primary.
National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL)
National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) endorsed Kam Buckner in the 2026 Illinois primary election.
Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT)
Illinois Federation of Teachers endorsed Kam Buckner in the 2026 primaries.
G-PAC Illinois and Giffords PAC
G-PAC Illinois and Giffords PAC endorsed Kam Buckner in a contested state legislative primary.
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