Mayor Johnson

Annette Guzman, Mayor Johnson's budget director, is stepping down as budget season approaches. She is the second team member to announce a departure in recent days.

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.

A University of Chicago poll found over half of voters oppose Mayor Johnson's reelection run, with under 14% approving. Christopher Berry from the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation discussed the findings on Good Day.

A poll indicates that a majority of Chicagoans do not want Mayor Johnson to seek re-election. The findings are featured in a segment on 'The Point,' which airs on WGN and streams on WGN+.

Alders criticize Mayor Johnson for not handling the city budget properly. The Point airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ nightly at 6:45 p.m. CT.

Bally's Casino threatens to sue Chicago after Mayor Johnson attempts to reverse the city's legalization of video gambling. The mayor's chief financial officer urged aldermen to ban the terminals, which were included in the city's budget to address a $6.8M deficit. Ald. Anthony Beale, a proponent of video gambling, criticized Bally's representatives over the dispute.

Chicago City Council members are urging the Johnson administration to replace the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, which was removed two years ago. Community organizers argue that the system is effective in quickly providing assistance to individuals who have been shot.

Mayor Johnson continued his Italy trip by touring historic sites with Rome mayor after a meeting with Pope Leo. The Pope appears open to visiting Chicago, according to the mayoral delegation.