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Chicago's historic declines in crime and violence carried into the start of the year. Downward trends continued in January, including:

Homicides: -29.3%
Shootings: -27.8%
Robberies: -35.0%

Shootings, Homicides Continue to Decline Across Chicago in 2026: Police According to Chicago Police Department data, there were 29 homicides recorded in January. That’s the second lowest total for that month over the past decade and marks a 29% decrease over January 2025 ...

After a year of historic declines in violence across Chicago, the city has begun 2026 with further drops in the number of shootings and homicides. https://to.wttw.com/4tg7tgf

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order directing local police to investigate reports of illegal activity conducted by ICE and other federal immigration agents.

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1. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago LGBTQ+ Affairs Director Antonio King give a standing ovation to CEO Channyn Lynne Parker at the 2026 Equality IL Gala.

2. Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers remarks at the 2026 Equality IL Gala.

3. CEO Channyn Lynne Parker delivers remarks at the 2026 Equality IL Gala.

4. Mayor Johnson smiles for a photo with an attendee at the 2026 Equality IL Gala.

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.

Mayor Brandon Johnson: "We've created an accountability mechanism for families in the city of Chicago to bring claims of violations [of the Welcoming City Ordinance] by our police department. Our Superintendent and my administration, we welcome that."

Chicago Mayor Directs Local Cops to Investigate ICE Agents Who Break the Law Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order directing Chicago police to investigate reports of illegal activity conducted by ICE and other federal immigration agents. The move came in ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Directs Local Police to Investigate “Rogue, Reckless” ICE Agents

Thanks @mayorofchicago.bsky.social for helping to kick off this crucial digital equity gathering in Chicago. #NetInclusion

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson addresses a digital equity conference.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson opening up #NetInclusion 2026, calling out the immorality & fear underlying Trump’s attacks of diversity, equity and digital inclusion — as wealth flows up to Trump’s corrupt friends while people are terrorized by the government and starved of resources.

In November, the Johnson administration secured an $18 million settlement with DoorDash, resolving the City’s lawsuit asserting claims that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair business practices at the expense of delivery drivers, restaurants, and consumers.

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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."

1. Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Savannah Mayor Van Johnson.

2. Mayor Johnson poses for a photo at the US Conference of Mayors in Washington DC alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

3. Mayor Johnson speaks on a panel for the African American Mayors Association in Washington DC alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

4. Mayor Johnson is interviewed at the US Conference of Mayors in Washington DC, by Kevin Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City and President of the USCM.

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 leader at 2026 gala: Organization “built to face” political challenges - Windy City Times 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 ho...

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.”

Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands with the late Brenda Langstraat Bui, President & CEO of the Chicago Public Library Foundation, at the grand opening of the Legler Regional Library food pantry.

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

"Photo: Mayor Johnson signs the 'ICE on Notice' executive order in his Ceremonial Office in City Hall, next to community leaders and Alders Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, Anthony Quezada, Jeylu Gutierrez, Julia Ramirez, Mike Rodriguez, William Hall, and Park District Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. Text: Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs ‘ICE on Notice’ Order, Pursuing Prosecution of ICE Misconduct. Mayor Johnson’s executive order directs CPD to document ICE misconduct, making Chicago the first city to create infrastructure to investigate and refer federal agents for criminal prosecution. Protecting Chicago logo."

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.

City announces 25 finalists for new Chicago snowplow names; "Abolish ICE" tops list 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.

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 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.

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

.@mayorofchicago.bsky.social 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 about 1,500 attendees, was “not just a gala—it is a sanctuary.” Parker praised both Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both of whom were in attendance that evening at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S.

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…

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'Abolish ICE' makes the list of snowplow name contest finalists

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

Voting Is Now Open in Chicago’s Annual Snowplow Naming Contest. ‘Abolish ICE’ Among 25 Finalists “Abolish ICE” is one of 25 finalists that Chicagoans can vote on between Sunday and Feb. 14, with the top six vote-getters winning the honor of renaming one snowplow in each of Chicago’s six snow dist...

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.”

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Voting Is Now Open in Chicago’s Annual Snowplow Naming Contest. ‘Abolish ICE’ Among 25 Finalists “Abolish ICE” is one of 25 finalists that Chicagoans can vote on between Sunday and Feb. 14, with the top six vote-getters winning the honor of renaming one snowplow in each of Chicago’s six snow dist...

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