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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is sworn in during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington.

Mayor Johnson testifies on congressional panel on sanctuary cities as DOJ sues Chicago

Isabella Russomanno, Contributing Writer 6:00 am

Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago’s policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agents and asked members of Congress to pass federal immigration reform in his testimony...

Chicago removes ShotSpotter as the clock strikes midnight

Chicago removes ShotSpotter as the clock strikes midnight

LiLi Jarvenpa, News Editor September 30, 2024

Chicago ended its multi-year contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection technology provider, on Monday, Sept. 23, pulling the plug on the service after midnight on Sept. 22.  The Chicago City Council...

Dozens gather in Chicago City Hall in support for a cease-fire in Gaza on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. Chicago is the biggest city to pass a resolution for a cease-fire.

Chicago City Council passes resolution for cease-fire in Gaza: 23-23 vote

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief February 4, 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson casting the tie-breaking vote in the symbolic decision.
File - Organizers and volunteers for Brandon Johnson’s campaign cheer as Johnson and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders takes the stage at a rally at UIC Credit Union 1 Arena ahead of the runoff election on April 4, 2023.

Optimism and trust prevail between Chicago teachers and Mayor Brandon Johnson

Meghan Lajewski, Contributing Writer October 8, 2023

With the current contract for Chicago teachers expiring in June 2024, teachers hope Mayor Brandon Johnson’s educational background will foster better communication and build trust that will avert the...

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