Mayor Brandon Johnson

Enough is enough: the smoking on our public transit system has to stop. My administration is bringing the full-force of government to create a safe and smoke-free CTA.

WATCH NOW: Mayor Johnson holds press availability

WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities' Disability Pride Celebration.

HAPPENING NOW: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the CTA Red and Purple Modernization Project Argyle Station Grand Opening.

I am proud to officially designate July as Disability Pride Month in Chicago to honor and celebrate the identities, cultures, advocacy, and contributions of people with disabilities. @MOPDChicago, led by Commissioner Rachel Arfa, strives to ensure full participation and equal…

We need to pull every lever that we possibly can to grow our housing supply and drive down the cost of rent to make Chicago the safest, most affordable city in America. By making it easier to build across our city we make affordable, equitable transit oriented housing possible in…

"Black mayors in cities like Birmingham, Chicago and Baltimore are proving community investment can drive down violent crime." theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/07/16/bla…

HAPPENING NOW: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Take Back the Block activation.

I would do anything and everything necessary to protect the city’s young people. That's why we lean into strategies & investments that are proven to keep them safe, like providing 29,000 summer jobs - not dictating the police's time in enforcing a curfew. thetriibe.com/2025/07/its-a-…

It feels like just yesterday when I first met @AldermanBurnett as a young organizer and teacher and experienced his kindness. Now I have the privilege, on behalf of the City of Chicago, to thank Vice Mayor Alderman Walter Burnett for his 30 years of service on our City Council.…

It's going to take all of us to build a just and more equitable society.

⭐️ Attention full-time Fall 2025 post-secondary education students: Apply now for the CSBG scholarship! ⭐️ College, graduate, vocational and trade school students are eligible to apply for competitive scholarships of $1,000-$5,000. Apply by July 31! chicago.gov/scholarship

We’re celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the ADA! Our panel, “Elevating Youth Employment,” will feature youth with disabilities along with partners Project Wright Access, After 22 (@ChiCityColleges) and @1summerchicago. Sign up for our event on 7/22: chicago.gov/ada35

UPDATE FROM CITY HALL: Mayor Johnson hosts a media availability. #ChiCityCouncil

Did you know? Between 20-60% of all heart attacks are silent. Join us for an important (and FREE) community conversation about heart health! ♥️ 📅 Wednesday, July 23 ⌚ 6-7 PM 📍 Greater Lawn West 55th Street Health Hub (4150 W. 55th St.) ⭐ Register: eventbrite.com/e/black-men-an…