Will Johnson: Chicago doesn’t want ideology from its next mayor. It wants competence.
A new poll shows that only one in six Chicago residents say they’re sticking with Mayor Brandon Johnson in the 2027 mayoral election.
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Will Johnson: Chicagoans agree the Bears’ success is good for the city
Many Chicagoans believe that success by the Bears or any of Chicago’s other pro sports teams can unify the city.
Will Johnson: Big loser in city budget battle is Mayor Brandon Johnson
Three quarters of respondents to a new poll say they’ll hold the Chicago mayor responsible if he vetoes the City Council’s alternative budget.
Will Johnson: On immigration, Chicagoans really are different
Public opinion research has shown that Chicagoans have Mayor Brandon Johnson’s back when it comes to shielding immigrants.
Jack Lavin and Will Johnson: Cook County residents want transit funded — but not with new taxes
A new poll shows that Cook County residents want more funding for public transit. But they don’t want new tax dollars to do it.
Will Johnson: What business can — and should — do for Chicago
Chicagoans view business leaders as a force for good: 44% said businesses and their executives have a duty to give back to the city.
Will Johnson: Chicagoans are not as progressive as some think
New poll results imply that if Mayor Brandon Johnson doesn't move to the center, he could lose his reelection bid in two years to a centrist.
Will Johnson: Chicago wants a moderate mayor. Instead, we have Brandon Johnson.
Two-thirds of Chicagoans say they disagree with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s priorities, and 72% yearn for a moderate mayor.
Will Johnson: Many Chicago residents think their rent is too high
Two out of three tenants in Chicago today are concerned about housing affordability and availability.
Will Johnson: The Rahm rehabilitation? Debate over Emanuel will show what Democrats have learned from 2024.
Chicago is a good proxy for judging the Democratic Party’s mood.