"It's actually a dream come true for us...[the neighborhood] has been waiting for change to come, but change has not come this far past the United Center." Until now.

“We can best honor Reverend Jackson by `keeping hope alive,’“ the mayor said before leading the Council in a moment of silence for Jackson and his grieving family.

Reverend Jackson, in many ways, is the embodiment of today's progressive movement. We will keep hope alive through the struggle for universal health care, fully funding public education, and respecting basic human rights.

Today, I extend my prayers and warm wishes to all those in Chicago and around the world observing Ash Wednesday. As we reflect on the beginning of the Lenten season, we recommit ourselves to compassion, humility, and service.

"As we continue to confront the housing shortage head-on, I'm thrilled the City is supporting this 300-unit project that includes 60 much-needed affordable homes for the Loop," said @mayorofchicago.bsky.social.

Happy Lunar New Year, Chicago! May your year be filled with happiness and prosperity.

Ramadan Mubarak, Chicago. Wishing all those who celebrate peace, blessings, and reflection during this sacred month. Thank you to Chicago's Muslim community for being a light in our city.

I am devastated to lose my mentor and friend, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. My heart and prayers are with his devoted family—his wife Jacqueline, their children Santita, Jesse Jr., Jonathan, Yusef and Jackie, daughter Ashley Jackson, and their dear grandchildren. 1/

Our prayers are with the Torres family as we mourn and remember Ofelia. Her love will endure.

It's boneheaded to believe we can build safer communities by returning to the failed approaches which stoked mass incarceration in this country. My focus remains on investing in more meaningful opportunities that are helping to build stronger communities across Chicago.

"Family meal is the lifeblood of the restaurant." Grateful I got to join the crew at Kindling for family meal during restaurant week to see firsthand what puts Chicago's dining scene in a league of its own—the way we show up for one another.

NEW: Joint Statement from the Mayors of America’s Largest Cities Regarding Department of Homeland Security Funding Negotiations Read the full statement here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

This rushed rescission rule by the Trump administration ignores decades of law and science, prioritizing profit over the health and welfare of all Americans.

The best way I can demonstrate my love for my children is to give them every single opportunity that is afforded to them by their rights. When we drive violence down, we save Black lives.

As our Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs Antonio King said, we won't back down from our commitment to Chicago's Queer community. We'll continue to stand together against bigotry and oppression by an administration going out of its way to attack LGBTQ+ serving institutions and undermine our quality of life.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Brandon Johnson and BACP announced the free remote Chicago Small Biz Expo will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 9am-12:30pm. The remote expo provides a centralized hub of resources to support business success and growth. Register: Chicago.gov/BizExpo

It was honor to celebrate DuSable Day and the DuSable Legacy Award winners, marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of Negro History Week by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a reminder that Black History has always required intention, care, and advocacy to be preserved and ultimately shared.

I'm calling on anyone with authority in this country to stand up to Trump's tyranny.

Chicago tourism saw a boost in 2025 even as Trump tried to paint the city as a "hellhole." blockclubchi.co/4qwHUVM

Mayor Johnson has put the construction of more affordable homes and a larger housing stock at the center of his strategy to drive affordability in Chicago. Today, the Mayor discussed progress cutting red tape and advancing new projects in communities across Chicago. 🧵

The reason I signed the ICE on Notice executive order is because Trump admittedly has declared war on American cities like Chicago and we need a pathway to hold his agents accountable for their crimes.

The best way to honor Black History Month is to fund the institutions my ancestors fought and died to secure for the entire country.

Chicago had its safest summer in 60 years before Trump sent in ICE agents and our historic violence reduction has continued in spite of their reckless operations.

We're not going to be deterred by Trump's evil, blatant racism. We're going to come out of this even stronger than before. And that's my word.

Trump's war on working people has cost local economies hundreds of millions of dollars in Chicago and across the country.

I want to thank our Congressional delegation for working with my administration to secure this funding and for their tireless advocacy on behalf of the people of Chicago.

NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Planning Development announced the next five medium-density projects which will bring 99 homes to McKinley Park and East and West Garfield Park through the Johnson administration's Missing Middle infill housing initiative.

As we celebrate Transit Equity Day, my administration is redoubling our commitment to make public transit in Chicago safer, more accessible, and more equitable—including working to ensure Trump returns the federal funding owed to Chicagoans for the Red Line Extension.

I am proud to stand alongside leaders like Channyn Lynne Parker, the first Black transgender woman CEO of Equality Illinois. Together, we'll continue making Chicago a true haven where LGBTQ+ people can access healthcare, opportunity, and have the freedom to celebrate who they are.

Healing Arts Chicago is starting a new session on Feb 9! The program offers a wide range of free arts services such as yoga, sound meditation, writing, and mural building. Sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt #HealingArtsChicago #MentalHealth #Chicago

In 1974, Mary Wallace made history as the first woman to drive a CTA bus. The Englewood native remained on the job for 33 years before retiring. #BlackHistoryMonth

The @mayorofchicago.bsky.social has signed an executive order directing local police to investigate misconduct by federal immigration agents. Mayor Brandon Johnson says it is an effort to hold the Trump administration accountable and create "a model for the rest of the country."

I was proud to join the @usmayors.org Winter Meeting last week. As mayors, we are demonstrating proven approaches to the affordability and housing crises, community safety, economic uncertainty, migrants' rights, and the ongoing fight to protect democracy at the local level.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brenda Langstraat Bui, President & CEO of the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Our prayers are with her family and the CPLF staff as we all mourn and remember her legacy of service and love for our city.

The polling I'm concerned about concerns what policies working people want from their local government.

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Nobody is above the law. With this order, we are putting ICE on notice in our city. Chicago is leading the way as the first city to create infrastructure for holding ICE and CBP agents accountable for crimes against our communities.

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation announced the top 25 names chosen in the City’s fourth annual ‘You Name A Snowplow’ contest. In the next phase, Chicago residents may vote for up to six names at chicagoshovels.org by Feb. 14.

“No matter what the Vice President or the president says, there’s no such thing as absolute immunity in America,” @mayorofchicago.bsky.social said.

If the federal government won't hold ICE accountable, then Chicago will do everything in our power to bring Trump and his completely out of control federal agents to justice.

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago ordered city police on Saturday to formally document and report aggressive and potentially illegal federal immigration enforcement actions, looking to build cases for prosecution and push back against the Trump administration’s crackdown.

FULL STORY: The order directs members of the Chicago Police Department to document actions by agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection and attempt to identify those responsible for suspected misconduct or criminal violations. @wttw.bsky.social

NEW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed “ICE On Notice,” an executive order that instructs Chicago police to investigate alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and send evidence of possible felonies to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...

This morning I signed the “ICE On Notice” executive order, laying the groundwork to investigate and prosecute ICE agents if they break the law in Chicago. There is no such thing as absolute immunity in America. Chicago will not stand by as ICE terrorizes our communities.

NEW: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed the ‘ICE On Notice’ executive order directing CPD to investigate and document alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer evidence of felony violations to the Cook County State’s Attorney's Office for prosecution.

I believe the People of Chicago want a mayor who's laser-focused on addressing their needs, here and now.

We're transforming Chicago into the safest, most affordable big city in America.🧵

I'm deeply saddened to learn of Mayor Christopher Clark's passing. We hold his family, friends, and the entire Harvey community in our prayers. Mayor Clark will be remembered for his service to his constituents and dedication to his loved ones.

The targeting of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort is a blatant attempt to silence criticism and a dangerous assault on free speech and freedom of the press.

Storming apartment buildings in the middle of the night with Blackhawk helicopters, placing legal residents in chokeholds, and shooting rapid responders observing agents isn't enforcement; it's terror.