WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed the son of retired West side Alderman Walter Burnett to succeed him on City Council.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a new survey of restaurant owners is re-kindling the debate over Chicago's plan to phase out "tip credit" for server's wages by 2028.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) is urging Chicagoans to attend Mexican heritage and other celebrations in the city this month, even though ICE agents will reportedly target those communities for heightened enforcement.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson joined local, state and federal flood damage assessment teams on a tour of the Archer Heights neighborhood

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson is critical of a new fundraising email from the Trump campaign organization, asking for donations to "liberate" Chicago.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson urged Chicagoans not to be intimidated into staying away from Mexican Independence-themed events this month, despite reported plans for increased ICE enforcement in the city.