L. M. Mejia News
Chicago welcomes 70 new firefighter EMTs and paramedics after graduation ceremony
By L. M. Mejia | Dec 5, 2025
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt presided over the graduation of 70 new members of the Chicago Fire Department at a ceremony held at Navy Pier.
Chicago celebrates progress toward planting 75,000 trees under ‘Our Roots’ initiative
By L. M. Mejia | Nov 27, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with officials from the Departments of Environment (DOE), Streets and Sanitation (DSS), and Transportation (CDOT), marked a milestone in Chicago’s “Our Roots Chicago” tree-planting initiative.
Xchange Tech Workforce Hub opens with focus on job creation in Grand Crossing
By L. M. Mejia | Nov 22, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Xchange Chicago, a new IT services and innovation center located in Grand Crossing.
Imani Village Senior Residence opens in Pullman adding affordable homes for seniors
By L. M. Mejia | Nov 21, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Imani Village Senior Residence in Pullman, marking the completion of a new affordable housing development aimed at serving seniors.
Chicago leads U.S. cities in violent crime drop while officials dispute federal claims
By L. M. Mejia | Nov 17, 2025
Chicago has seen a significant decrease in violent crime, according to a recent report by Axios.
Glock ends production of pistol models linked to illegal modifications after Chicago lawsuit
By L. M. Mejia | Nov 3, 2025
Glock Inc. will stop producing its current pistol models and introduce new products that are designed to prevent conversion into fully automatic weapons, following pressure from the City of Chicago.
Chicago seeks proposals for new driver resource center supporting public chauffeurs
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 23, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) have announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking an organization to operate a Driver Resource Center (DRC) for licensed Public Chauffeurs in...
Chicago launches neighborhood retail activation program to aid storm-affected business corridors
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 16, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) have announced four Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as part of the Neighborhood Retail Activation Program.
Mayor Johnson criticizes withholding of $2.1B federal transit funds from Chicago
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 13, 2025
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has responded to the decision by the White House Office of Management and Budget to withhold $2.1 billion in federal funding previously allocated for public transit improvements in Chicago.
Mayor Johnson visits Lakeview as part of Day in the Ward event
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 13, 2025
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson visited the Lakeview neighborhood as part of the 44th Ward Day in the Ward event alongside Alderman Bennett Lawson.
Chicago launches late night video game series as part of community safety plan
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 2, 2025
Tonight, Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (MOCS), and Chicago Public Library (CPL) are launching the Late Night Video Game Series.
Chicago passes ordinance expanding additional dwelling units citywide
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 1, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Bennett Lawson have led the passage of Ordinance SO2024-0008918, which legalizes the construction of additional dwelling units (ADUs) throughout Chicago.
Mayor Johnson marks milestone with completion of Chicago's 100th mile of bikeways
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 1, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the completion of a significant safety project on Milwaukee Avenue in River West, marking the 100th mile of bikeways completed during his administration.
City launches ‘Food Security for Life’ program targeting hunger among college students
By L. M. Mejia | Oct 1, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have launched a new initiative called “Food Security for Life,” aimed at ending hunger among students attending City Colleges.
O’Hare sets new passenger record with over 8 million travelers in July
By L. M. Mejia | Sep 25, 2025
O’Hare International Airport reported its highest-ever monthly passenger volume in July 2025, according to data released by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Mayor Johnson launches Protecting Chicago website amid increased federal immigration enforcement
By L. M. Mejia | Sep 18, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the launch of a new website, "Protecting Chicago," aimed at providing residents with centralized information and resources as part of the Protecting Chicago Initiative.