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"In Kristi Noem's time fleecing the American people with her derelict of leadership at DHS, Chicago has withstood targeted attacks by DHS and the federal agents under its purview who have incited chaos in our communities with their violence and callous disregard for our residents' most basic human rights. Instead of seeking collaboration, Noem weaponized fear to undermine trust between communities and local law enforcement who work every day to keep our communities safe. Her tenure will be remembered by her brazen corruption, the reckless exploitation of vulnerable families to advance a far-right agenda, and willingness to put the President's interests over those of the American people. She will not be missed in Chicago."

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "She will not be missed in Chicago."
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Mayor Brandon Johnson, Department of Environment Relaunch the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Program
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Learn more in this recent announcement from
@mayorofchicago.bsky.social, the Chicago Department of Housing, and the Chicago Department of Environment: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

Two greystone buildings stand side by side on a Chicago street. In the background, there is a bright blue sky. At the top, the words "Green Homes Chicago" appear. At the bottom, the words "One of the boldest Housing and Environmental Justice programs in the nation."

The slide includes information about the Green Homes Chicago program. It reads: Provides free upgrades that help homeowners reduce energy consumption and increase savings. Includes important repairs to ensure that Chicagoans' homes are not just efficient but also safe. Focuses specifically on helping households that are the most burdened by energy bills.

The image contains a quote from Mayor Johnson. It reads: Now is the time for climate action that centers the lived experiences of Chicagoans. Even as the federal government rolls back climate progress, this City is forging ahead with green buildings, green jobs, climate justice, and overall climate resiliency. With Green Homes Chicago, one of the largest city-led residential decarbonization initiatives in the country, we are investing in the health and wellbeing of our residents for generations to come. Below this quote is the City of Chicago logo with Mayor Brandon Johnson's name beneath.

In the background, the two buildings from the first image are visible. In the foreground is the following text: Registration is open through February 27! Find out if you qualify at chicago.gov/greenhomes Beneath that are the logos for the Chicago Department of Housing and the Chicago Department of Environment.

Green Homes Chicago drives environmental and housing justice forward by providing free clean energy upgrades and essential health & safety repairs to the people who need them most. Find out if you qualify and register by Feb. 27 at
Chicago.gov/greenhomes

ICYMI: Yesterday, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders and outreach workers to discuss how the City can expand these partnerships and continue building on Chicago's historic progress driving down violence.

WGN News has the story ⬇️

☀️🚨Weather Alert: Tonight, Mayor Brandon Johnson will deliver a rebuttal to the State of the Union alongside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at the National Press Club.

Watch 'The State of the Swamp' live starting at 7:00 EST/6:00 CST here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT3R...

The best way to repopulate the West and South Sides is by investing in them.

What is the best way to defend against Trump's tyranny? Do we cower and let him intimidate us, or do we come together and stand up?

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social said WTF he said ✊🏾

WTTW: According to the report, [the] community areas with the greatest CVI investment, totaling more than $500,000 per quarter, saw the largest reversals in shooting trends following pandemic-era spikes in gun violence.

Community Violence Intervention Investments Have Helped Reverse Chicago’s Shooting, Homicide Trends: Report Increased investments in a violence intervention program that targets Chicago communities with the highest rates of gun violence has led to continued declines in the number of shootings and homicides,...

A new study has found that increased investments in a violence intervention program that targets Chicago communities and hotspots with the highest rates of gun violence have led to continued declines in the number of shootings and homicides.

https://to.wttw.com/4aLasVt

Chicago just named a snowplow "Abolish ICE" — here are the other winners: blockclubchi.co/4b6zwaQ

Chicago’s newest snow plow name ‘Abolish ICE,’ Mayor Brandon Johnson says Mayor Brandon Johnson announced “Abolish ICE” as the winner of a citywide snow plow name contest. He had earlier given it a “full and complete” endorsement.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced “Abolish ICE” as the winner of a citywide snow plow name contest. He had earlier given it a “full and complete” endorsement.

Today, our hearts are bursting with love.

Welcome to the world, my son and yours: Abolish ICE

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The City received a record number of entries (13,300) and voters (39,000) for this year’s contest. The ‘Chance the Scraper’ entry received honorable mention due to finishing just .24% out of the top six.

“I want to thank the people of Chicago for their unmatched creativity, sense of humor, and civic pride,” said Mayor Brandon. “We are grateful and inspired by the record-breaking participation in the contest this year."

On February 1, the City posted 25 finalists from the initial pool of names received from Chicagoans, and residents were able to vote for up to six names through midnight on February 14.

NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation today announced the winning names for the City’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.

The six winners are:

Abolish ICE
Stephen Coldbert
Pope Frío XIV
The Blizzard of Oz
Svencoolie
Caleb Chilliams

Chicago traffic deaths have reached a 9-year low, but funding cuts could threaten progress. blockclubchi.co/3OuYOa0

Developers To Construct ‘Missing Middle’ Housing In Morgan Park MORGAN PARK — Three development teams will soon begin work in Morgan Park after the city approved the sale of 17 vacant lots through its Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative.

Developers To Construct ‘Missing Middle’ Housing In Morgan Park

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Minneapolis and Chicago mayors to deliver unofficial rebuttals to Trump's State of the Union address Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will join several other Democratic elected officials and well-known actors in giving unofficial responses to President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, according to a news release about the event.

Mayor Brandon Johnson will join several other Democratic elected officials and well-known actors in giving unofficial responses to President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

I'm old enough to remember that the struggles of Soweto in South Africa and the Favelas in Brazil are interconnected with the struggles of Cabrini-Green on the North Side of Chicago.

@defiance.skystack.xyz: Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed that he would “not allow the threats posed by this administration to stand in the way of work building truly safe and affordable cities.”

EXCLUSIVE: Two mayors said “GET OUT” to Trump. Now they’re defying him — LIVE. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are planning to speak at a boycott rebuttal event to Trump's "State of the Union" speech. Fireworks expected.

EXCLUSIVE: Two mayors said “GET OUT” to Trump. Now they’re defying him — LIVE. • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are planning to speak at a boycott rebuttal event to Trump's "State of the Union" speech. Fireworks expected.

BAD WEEK FOR TRUMP — Immigration approval tanking. Supreme Court strikes down tariffs.

NOW: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s FLYING OUT for a rebuttal to the State of the Union.

Mayors of two “cities under siege” — Chicago & Minneapolis — will now defy him. In DC.

I'm grateful that Mother Cabrini, the first American saint whose life work embodies the Soul of Chicago, is the People of Chicago's top selection for the new statue to be installed at Arrigo Park in Little Italy.

My sincere hope is that we teach future generations about Reverend Jesse Jackson's dynamic humanitarianism, and allow the caricature of him that was often promulgated by corporate media to fall into the waste bin of history.

Linocut print featuring three Chicago bungalows. The middle and right two flats are similar in appearance with square front bay windows and a ground level entrance. Despite the overall similar style there are many minor differences between the two, including castellated brickwork on the middle one. 4800 block of N. Kostner. All built in the early 1920s

New mini print featuring three Chicago two-flats in North Mayfair

I was honored to welcome so many bright young minds to City Hall today for our first-ever Youth Media Day.

As Trump attempts to silence the voices of journalists, it's more important than ever that we uplift and encourage Chicago’s next generation of storytellers.