As with any first year politician, the mayor has gotten mixed reviews from Chicagoans.
Mayor Brandon Johnson headed to Springfield on Wednesday for closed-door
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) continued to express his dismay that the sanctuary city is having to pour millions of dollars into taking care of the tens of thousands of processed and released migrants who have illegally crossed into the United States.Johnson blamed Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott's busing program for causing "chaos" for Chicago by offering free transportation to a sanctuary city of the migrants' choice. Other cities include Los Angeles, New York City, and Denver. The...
National Democrats are deep into the planning for the convention in Chicago to be held in August.
A community is coming together to support the family of a US Army veteran and dedicated police officer from the Hudson Valley who died suddenly in a crash. Following the untimely death of Putnam County's Jose Colon, a committed officer who served with the Brewster Police Department, dozens of friends, family members, and fellow officers have come together to support Colon's wife and son financially. Earlier report - Brewster Police Officer Jose Colon Dies Suddenly At Age 55 Colon, a US Army...
OREM, Utah, May 13, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The life of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser was celebrated Monday with a funeral procession and warm, sincere tributes to the way he lived his life, raised his family, inspired the law enforcement crews around him, and served his community. Hooser, age 50, died in service on […] The post Fallen Santaquin PD officer Sgt. Bill Hooser remembered for his devotion to community, family first appeared on Gephardt Daily.
Twenty Chicago alderpersons signed a non-binding resolution, criticizing CTA President Dorval Carter for service cuts, budget issues, slow hiring and other concerns.
The Chicago Teachers Union’s take on legislation that would extend a moratorium on closing public schools in the city has raised questions about the powerful union’s credibility for some lawmakers.
NEOSHO, Mo. — Local law enforcement agencies gather in Neosho to recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day. The Newton County Sheriff's Office held a ceremony at the "Lampo Center" on Wednesday, with local law enforcement and emergency management officials in attendance, to honor those who've lost their lives in the line of duty. "It's important to []
Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie is making moves to run against Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary next June. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, explains the latest and recaps Mayor Adams' weekly presser, including his remarks on Columbia University's graduation cancellation and more.
Nearly 50 residents gathered at Columbus City Hall on Friday to honor the officers from across the country who died in the line of duty in 2023. Continue reading at The Republic News.
A procession for North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Officer Sam Poloche will be held at 12:30pm prior to his memorial service in Uptown Charlotte. Watch on WCCB Charlotte's CW or stream live on WCCB's digital platforms.