I want folks to know that the type of development we are seeing in our neighborhoods is not by accident. We are making intentional investments to build a world-class city that spans every community. Read more about my interview with Austin Weekly News here: t.co/0hIpD0EKi5

In response to the gutting of the Voting Rights Act and threats to deploy ICE agents at polling places, we passed the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance to establish key protections to uphold the sanctity and independence of elections in Chicago.

Too many Chicagoans are forced to navigate a fragmented and confusing system that creates unnecessary barriers during already difficult moments. Our initiative builds a more equitable, transparent, and user-friendly process that connects residents to housing opportunities in a dignified manner.

We can't let the "perfect" be the enemy of the "not cartoonishly evil."

As voting rights continue to face escalating threats from Trump and the right-wing, Chicago must protect the progress our people have fought for over generations. There was no greater leader in that fight than Rev. Jesse Jackson and I'm proud we came together to celebrate his legacy.

Driving down violent crime while investing in the resources necessary to address root causes and forge lasting community safety has been the primary focus of my administration, these first three years.

With the investments we are embarking upon today, we are laying the groundwork for a more vibrant, more equitable Chicago tomorrow.

We continued our Protecting Chicago canvasses in Andersonville with Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth and Antonio King, who I appointed Chicago's first-ever Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs, ensuring our LGBTQ+ neighbors and know the City is working to protect them from harmful federal policies.

One of the only major cities in America growing in population. Record investments in safety and affordability for working families. Most connected airfield in the country. Busiest tourist season in our history. We're focused on the right things in the city that works for people.

No matter what neighborhood they live in, Chicagoans deserve crisis response options that prioritize compassion over criminalization, treatment over trauma, and meet our people where they are with the support that they need.

We are proud to award our Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Grants to small businesses and organizations that are uplifting their entire communities and adding to our great city's amenities. Congratulations to all of our 2026 NOF Grant recipients!

I'm proud to announce the citywide expansion of our Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement Program to all 77 of Chicago's community areas. With this investment, we are solidifying our commitment to prioritizing compassion over criminalization for those most in need.

Through Chicago Grows Together, we are bringing long-overdue investments directly into communities that have faced historic disinvestment, while also building national partnerships that will strengthen parks for generations to come.

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and CDPH announced the citywide expansion of the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program, bringing compassionate crisis response services for those experiencing mental health crises to every community in Chicago.

It was an absolute joy to celebrate Dia de los Niños by reading Jabari Jumps with Ms. Melissa's kindergarten class at Telpochcalli Elementary School. Investing in sustainable community schools is one way to keep our young people growing and thriving in Chicago.

Together we are investing in our workforce, creating pathways to meaningful careers, and laying the foundation for a brighter future in Chicago.

No child in Chicago should grow up exposed to environmental harms just because of their ZIP code. The Department of Environment is at the center of our work to protect residents from adverse conditions, address the burden of pollution in disinvested communities, and build climate resilience.

Herbie Hancock is a genre-defying jazz icon and a Chicago legend. Throughout his six-decade career, he has pushed boundaries and his work has spanned jazz, R&B, pop, and more. It was my honor to present him with a Key to the City on International Jazz Day.

Nothing like a visit from Chicago's cutest to remind me of my days as a Chicago Public Schools teacher, this past Teacher Appreciation Week! To every teacher in Chicago: thank you for your service to the children, youth and families of our city!

So it begins. Summer is officially switched on in Chicago.

By reviving this space and returning it to the community, we are providing stability while ensuring our most vulnerable neighbors have the resources and the respect they need to feel at home in our city.

At a time in which everyday people are on the verge of losing their homes, it doesn't make any sense to provide property tax relief to a corporation that already doesn't pay any property taxes just so they can leave Chicago.

Congratulations to the City Colleges of Chicago Class of 2026! We are proud of your hard work and are cheering you on in your next endeavors. My administration is committed to keeping our City Colleges system funded so Chicagoans can stay right here to pursue their educations and their careers.

This scholarship fund is a powerful investment in our students and the development of our workforce, expanding access to the kinds of opportunities that open doors and change lives.

My response to the decision issued yesterday by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed past rulings that extended the Castañon Nava Consent Decree and ordered the release of individuals unlawfully arrested without warrants by federal immigration agents:

Joining @mayorofchicago.bsky.social @chicago-city.bsky.social in thanking our OEMC team for all their hard work and dedication this Public Service Recognition Week!

If we're going to ask anyone to tighten their belt, we should look at whose belts are exploding: the ultra-rich. This is not the time to balance budgets off the backs of working people.

What type of society do we want for working people?

My administration is leading the way on reopening mental health clinics and establishing new revenue streams to ensure ample mental health resources are available for generations of Chicagoans to come. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

LGBTQ+ Affairs Director King feted at Center reception On the evening of April 30, a full room of LGBTQ+ activists, allies and supporters, among them Mayor Brandon Johnson, welcomed Antonio King as the first and only Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs in the nation. A number of Chicago queer activists…

BACP and Mayor Brandon Johnson are proud to celebrate #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, recognizing the essential role small businesses and entrepreneurs play in driving Chicago’s economy, creating jobs, and strengthening neighborhoods. Get involved: https://chi.gov/4dnjaf3

Companies recognize that Chicago is open for business, we're just not for sale.

No better way to close out Chicago's inaugural HBCU Baseball Week than by throwing the first pitch at the HBCU Baseball Classic at Wrigley Field! Thank you to the Cubs for hosting this historic event and for their continued investment in Chicago's young baseball players across the city.

Chicago: open for business, but not for sale.

Happy Polish Constitution Day, Chicago! We are grateful for the vibrancy of Chicago's Polish community and the many Polish visitors who joined us for the parade, including the Guest of Honor, Mayor Jacek Sutryk of Wrocław, Poland.

Happy Jewish American Heritage Month Chicago!

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chicago! Our city wouldn’t be the same without the strength, culture, and contributions of our AAPI communities.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at Haymarket Memorial on May Day: "Despite what's coming from the White House in this moment, DEI is a part of the working labor movement, and we have to ensure that Black, brown, white, Asian, young, old stand in solidarity with the working class." Cue MAGA tears. 🍿

The Labor Movement can't just be satisfied with the 8-hour work day. We have to demand that the ultra-rich pay their fair share in taxes so all workers can experience basic dignity in their lives.

Just like the union laborers and workers who achieved our rights and dignity, we must remain unified in our efforts. We are stronger together. While the federal government falls short of its responsibilities, city government is stepping up to meet the material needs of our residents.

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson today announced the complete reinstatement of the Chicago Department of Environment (DOE) as the final step—the transition of environmental regulatory authority to DOE—officially takes effect. 1/

Like the union leaders and workers who fought to win our rights—as cities we are stronger when we stand together. I am honored to sign the Haymarket Declaration—a symbol of solidarity and a shared commitment to defend the rights of workers while fighting to preserve our democracy.

The Red Line Extension begins to rewrite Chicago's history on segregation while building a safer, more affordable city for all.

NEW: Mayor Johnson joined a coalition of mayors to sign the Haymarket Declaration, a joint commitment to defend democracy and workers' rights. The Declaration builds cooperation between cities responding to Trump while demonstrating solidarity, resilience, and a commitment to economic justice.

This Earth Month was one for the books – and we're not just talking about our new Library Solar project at the Toman branch!😉 Thank you to all our partners who supported our events, gave us opportunities to share info about our work, and made this Earth Month special. (1/4)

If the Supreme Court won't uphold the basic tenets of our democracy, then it's up to us to safeguard our basic rights.

“Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest and eight hours for what you will.” That demand helped launch May Day in Chicago. This 2024 essay by Brandon Johnson is worth revisiting as workers continue fighting for time, dignity and power.

It is going to take all of us to know where are young people are going at night and to offer them both alternatives to teen trends and opportunities to grow in our city.

Each tulip blooming across Chicago is a step forward for residents building new pathways through meaningful work. Through social enterprises, like A Safe Haven Landscaping, we are connecting returning residents to meaningful work while enhancing the beauty of our city.

I want to commend the young people in Chicago for demonstrating true solidarity when it comes to the health and safety of their classmates. When the people are united, government listens, and I will continue to use every power available to me to protect all Chicagoans.