Mayor Brandon Johnson
@mayorofchicago.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Mayor. Building Chicago into the safest, most affordable big city in America.
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Chicago tourism saw a boost in 2025 even as Trump tried to paint the city as a "hellhole." blockclubchi.co/4qwHUVM
February 10, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Chicago tourism saw a boost in 2025 even as Trump tried to paint the city as a "hellhole." blockclubchi.co/4qwHUVM
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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. 🧵
Today, the Mayor discussed progress cutting red tape and advancing new projects in communities across Chicago. 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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. 🧵
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.
February 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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.
February 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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.
February 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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.
February 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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.
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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.
February 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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.
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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.
February 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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.
February 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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.
On the streets and in the courts, we will stand up and defeat the Trump agenda.
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
On the streets and in the courts, we will stand up and defeat the Trump agenda.
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.
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.
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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.
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.
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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
Sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt
#HealingArtsChicago #MentalHealth #Chicago
February 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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
Sign up for free classes near you: https://chi.gov/4kh69pt
#HealingArtsChicago #MentalHealth #Chicago
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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 Englewood native remained on the job for 33 years before retiring. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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 Englewood native remained on the job for 33 years before retiring. #BlackHistoryMonth
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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."
February 3, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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.
February 2, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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.
February 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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.
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
The polling I'm concerned about concerns what policies working people want from their local government.
February 1, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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.
February 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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.
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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.
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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.
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“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.
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“What we are offering in this moment is hope for the people of this city and this country, that the government can work on behalf of the people, and that's what this executive order is designed to do,...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:53 AM
“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.
February 1, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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.
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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.
Chicago Orders Police to Document Potentially Illegal Federal Immigration Tactics
The order, signed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, instructs police officers to report allegations of unlawful conduct in an effort to prosecute the most aggressive federal immigration actions.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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.
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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 Johnson Signs Executive Order Designed to Lay ‘Groundwork’ to Prosecute Federal Agents for Actions During Immigration Raids
“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 said.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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