Chicago mayor-elect hails Illinois as ‘vanguard for progressive policy’ in speech to lawmakers Calls for addressing ‘root causes’ of crime while increasing police detectives.
Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. Tuesday’s win is a major victory for the party’s progressive wing as the nation’s third-largest city grapples with high crime and financial challenges.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson head to Chicago mayoral runoff Mayor Lori Lightfoot was handed a stunning defeat, the first time in 40 years a sitting mayor was not reelected.