Chicago mayor
Coverage of Chicago mayor in the Nexus archive.
- Giannoulias makes mayoral run official, lawsuit challenges ballot laws | The Chicago Report
Alexi Giannoulias is officially entering the race for Chicago mayor. Ald. Sigcho-Lopez filed a lawsuit challenging ballot laws.
- Lobbyist John Kelly launches campaign for Chicago Mayor on The Point
John Kelly, a longtime lobbyist for the White Sox, United Center, and Bally's Corporation, is launching a campaign for Chicago Mayor. He has de-registered as a lobbyist but retains ownership of his firm.
- Chicago mayor, City Council coalition trade blame over projected $98 million budget shortfall
Chicago mayor and City Council budget accountability coalition members are blaming each other for a projected $98 million midyear budget shortfall, which could lead to layoffs of city employees including police officers this fall.
- U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley lays out priorities in run for Chicago mayor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is running for Chicago mayor after 17 years serving in D.C. He is explaining his reasons for switching from his current role to the mayoral race.
- Dr. Lisa Nee is the latest candidate to enter the race for Chicago Mayor
Dr. Lisa Nee has entered the race for Chicago Mayor. The article also mentions the TV show 'The Point' airing on WGN and streaming on WGN+ at 6:45 p.m. CT each weeknight.
- Chicago mayor signs executive order for gun violence reduction office
Chicago's mayor signed an executive order to establish the Office of Gun Violence Reduction. The new office will collaborate with the existing Office of Community Safety to address gun violence in the city.
- Matt Brewer, former CHA board chair, joins race for Chicago Mayor
Matt Brewer, former CEO and Board Chair of the Chicago Housing Authority, has announced his candidacy for Chicago mayor. He launched his campaign with a focus on attracting businesses and investing in overlooked communities.
- Chicago mayor slammed for declaring ‘transfemicide state of emergency’ — despite being a small fraction of city’s 200 murders this year
Chicago mayor faces criticism for declaring a 'transfemicide state of emergency' amid 198 homicides this year, most of which are men. Critics argue the declaration focuses on a small fraction of the city's overall murder cases.
- Former Ald. George Cardenas enters Chicago mayoral race
George Cardenas, a former Chicago alderman and current Cook County Board of Review Commissioner, has announced his candidacy for Chicago mayor. He launched his campaign at an event in Chicago.
- Trump calls out Pope Leo for meeting with ‘useless’ Chicago mayor
Trump criticized Pope Leo for meeting with the Chicago mayor, whom he described as 'useless'. The article highlights Trump's disapproval of the interaction.
- Trump calls out Pope Leo for meeting with ‘useless’ Chicago mayor
Trump criticized Pope Leo for meeting with the Chicago mayor, whom he labeled 'useless'. The statement highlights a dispute over the mayor's engagement with the Pope.