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Mayor Brandon Johnson's office improperly denied access to gift room with designer items, inspector general finds
While attempting an undercover inspection of the mayor's gift room, investigators were denied access to a log of gifts that is supposed to be publicly available.
Chicago cops block inspectors from ‘Gift Room’ filled with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ritzy freebies: report
When OIG officials requested access to check out the room, they were met with Chicago cops who told them to wait in the elevator lobby, according to the report.
OIG report finds Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office improperly blocked access to gift room with Gucci bags, other designer items
A report released Wednesday found Johnson’s office violated a policy requiring mayors to record gifts above $50 and “accepted on behalf of the City” in a publicly available log.
Mayor Brandon Johnson Accepted Gifts of Whiskey, Luxury Handbags, Cuff Links Without Reporting Them as Required: Watchdog
"These gifts are, by definition, city property; if they are squirreled away and hidden from view, people are only left to assume the worst about how they are being handled," Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said.
Chicago mayor's office accepted luxury gifts without properly reporting them: OIG
The Chicago Mayor's Office accepted gifts ranging from designer handbags to jewelry on behalf of the City without publicly reporting them, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Mayor Johnson’s Office Blocked Investigators From Looking At Valuable Gifts He Received: Report
The Inspector General's office was denied access to the mayor's gift room with designer bags, cufflinks and shoes. The report calls for the mayor to end a practice where gifts accepted on behalf of the city are only logged at City Hall.
Chicago mayor improperly accepting designer gifts like Hugo Boss cuff links, Gucci bag and more: OIG report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he never saw the room referred to by the Office of the Inspector General as the "gift room," where luxury gifts were stored.
Text from Johnson to firefighters' union president could ignite stalled contract talks
The apparent breakthrough started with a text message from Mayor Brandon Johnson to Pat Cleary, president of the Chicago ...
‘Yo!’ Mayor Brandon Johnson’s texts reveal governing style and intrigue at City Hall
The mayor’s exchanges with officials show he is more reluctant than predecessors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel to put much ...
Chicago resident angered by liberal mayor's refusal to cooperate with ICE: 'Doesn't align with the people'
Chicago resident P Rae Easley joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her take on Mayor Brandon Johnson's resistance to the ...
Brandon Johnson's campaign gives back most of a $50,000 contribution from fund run by a City Hall lobbyist
The Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee, run by City Hall lobbyist Homero Tristan, contributed that amount to Friends of ...
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Johnson rakes in gambling contributions, including one that may violate ethics law
The mayor received a $13,000 check from an association affiliated with a city lobbyist, potentially violating an ordinance ...
Amid Trump's immigration executive orders, Chicago mayor launches campaign urging "Know Your Rights"
Some of the resources Johnson highlighted include phone numbers for anyone "witnessing ICE activity," with recommended steps ...
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Johnson Brushes Off Threat of Arrest for Failing to Help Trump’s Mass Deportation Effort
We are not going to be intimidated by those acts of terror to radically shift our way of living,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Gov. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Johnson announce new grant program supporting small businesses
State and local officials gathered Thursday morning on Chicago's West Side to announce a grant program to support businesses owned by historically underrepresented populations and small businesses.