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.

Equality Illinois CEO Channyn Lynne Parker set the tone at the organization’s 2026 gala, calling the night “a sanctuary." She praised @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @mayorofchicago.bsky.social for affirming that “dignity is not conditional,” and drawing cheers with a forceful call to “abolish ICE.”

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.

Chicago Mayor putting ICE On notice with a new executive order. #ice

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.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation on Sunday announced the 25 names chosen in Phase I of the city's fourth annual snowplow naming contest.

BREAKING: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson just put ICE on notice directing that the Chicago Police Department document ICE’s illegal activity! This order is an example of how local officials can use their powers to service residents experiencing abuse from federal law enforcement.

The entire country should be doing what Chicago is doing right now. Everyone should be in the streets. Protesting against ICE! Protesting against our Pedophile and criminal President — ALL OF IT!! #Chicago #TheTimeIsNow #ForceThemOut #Resist #Solidarity #Action

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday that directs Chicago police to “investigate and document” alleged crimes committed by federal immigration agents conducting operations in the city. blockclubchi.co/4rrwjbi

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order that he said would lay “the groundwork to prosecute Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents for criminal misconduct.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing the city's police department to investigate any alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer the agents for prosecution if necessary, his office said on January 31 reut.rs/4qgGT3Y

[email protected] emphasized the importance of Chicago being a safe harbor for Midwesterners and others marginalized by political oppression elsewhere. “Together we will defeat the Trump agenda,” the mayor promised.

Equality Illinois leader at 2026 gala: Organization “built to face” political challenges Equality Illinois’s new CEO, Channyn Lynne Parker, gave the keynote at the rights-advocacy’s 2026 annual gala the evening of Jan. 31, where she asserted that the event, which according to estimates hosted…

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

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The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation released the list of 25 finalists Sunday, which were pulled from more than 13,300 entries. “Abolish ICE,” “Caleb Chilliams” and “Mueve La Nieve” are among the finalists

Chicagoans can now vote to name six of the city’s snowplows. “Abolish ICE” is among the listed finalists after officials received more than 13,300 submissions and approximately 9,200 of those were for “Abolish ICE.” https://to.wttw.com/4arO58A

BREAKING: Chicagoans can now vote to name one of Chicago’s snowplows “Abolish ICE,” linking the pun to efforts to oppose President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. @wttw.bsky.social

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order directing city police to investigate and document alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers with an eye toward prosecution.

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.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order that will allow local law enforcement to investigate and possible charge federal immigration agents with crimes. blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/31/m...

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.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an Executive Order that holds federal agents criminally liable for any actions that violate the law "If the federal government will not hold these rogue actors accountable, then Chicago will do everything in our power to bring these agents to justice."

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday directing Chicago police to collect evidence, investigate and potentially refer for felony prosecution criminal charges against federal immigration agents accused of misconduct.

01.31.2026: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order mandating that police investigate any allegations that federal immigration agents have violated thw law in order to prosecute them for their crimes www.reuters.com/world/us/chi... #news #breakingnews #chicago #immigration #minnesota

Keep ‘em coming “We are putting ICE on notice..” “Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order directing city police to investigate and document alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers with an eye toward prosecution.” www.cnn.com/2026/01/31/u...

Mayor Brandon Johnson said the executive order will make Chicago the first city in the U.S. “to set the groundwork to prosecute U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol agents for criminal misconduct.” thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...

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

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...

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed EO 2026-01, also known as the “ICE On Notice” executive order. #politics

Starosta Chicaga Brandon Johnson podepsal exekutivní příkaz, který nařizuje místní policii vyšetřovat protiprávní jednání federálních agentů imigračního a celního úřadu USA (ICE). (Reuters) https://denikn.cz/minuta/1958431/

The "ICE On Notice" directs members of the Chicago Police Department to investigate and document any alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents.

Chicago Mayor Signs 'ICE on Notice' Exec. Order

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

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday ordering Chicago police to investigate alleged abuses by federal immigration agents for potential felony prosecution.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday that he said would lay “the groundwork to prosecute ICE & Border Patrol agents for criminal misconduct.” https://to.wttw.com/4t1OIwS

Chicago mayor tells police to probe allegations of illegal activity by immigration agents reut.rs/4qesrJv

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social said the order was “a step toward justice,” “This is really about ensuring that there’s a clear directive from me,” said Mr. Johnson, a Democrat, as well as “a mechanism” for police to provide evidence.

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.

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.

BREAKING: Mayor Brandon Johnson signs an executive order he says will "set the groundwork to prosecute ICE & Border Patrol agents for criminal misconduct." The order directs CPD officers to document potential misconduct or criminal violations & "identify" the agents responsible. @wttw.bsky.social

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.

Here's the poster for the Sunday Feb 1 online event, How We Build a General Strike, hosted by May Day Strong. The bitly link to register is bit.ly/mdscall (must be lower case!).

The fastest growing Chicago zipcode from '23 to '24 covers Lawndale & Little Village (60623). 4,216 in net growth was double the next highest zipcode (60607 - West Loop - +2,195), and larger than the overall growth of 3,309 in the zipcodes shown.

The Chicago Police Department's homicide clearance rate reached 71% last year, its highest mark in more than a decade. This story is about how one of CPD's most effective investigators cleared a 2019 cold case tied to at least 4 other shootings. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/o...

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

The 2024 American Community Survey just posted with tract-level data. Here are the top 5 fastest growing community areas in Chicago, 2023 → 2024 Near North Side +2,619 North Lawndale +2,309 Near West Side +2,081 Englewood +1,784 Lake View +1,664

We call for the immediate release of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort and demand the Trump administration end their attack on our constitution.