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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 Tribune on MSN · 7h

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.

Yahoo · 6h

Chicago Office of Inspector General raises concerns about gifts to mayor, "gift room"

Hundreds of gifts have been given to Mayor Brandon Johnson, but who is paying for them? As Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, a new Chicago OIG report opens up new questions about who may be buying influence at City Hall.

NBC Chicago · 6h

Chicago mayor's ‘Gift Room' focus of new report from OIG

A new report from Chicago’s Office of the Inspector General sheds light on what’s in the mayor’s office’s “gift room,” and criticized recordkeeping.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 7h

Chicago OIG finds Mayor Johnson improperly denied access to "gift room"

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. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.

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Fox News · 5h

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says US being run as if Confederacy won the Civil War

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says anyone who wonders what the country would look like had the Confederacy won the Civil War can look at how it is being run currently.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 1d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses calls to testify in Washington about sanctuary city policies

Mayor Johnson was asked by the House Oversight Committee to testify on Capitol Hill next month about Chicago's sanctuary city status — along with other big city mayors.

Axios on MSN · 1d

Johnson weighing congressional invite to testify over sanctuary cities

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he has not decided whether to testify before Congress over the city's sanctuary city policies. Why it matters: If the mayor testifies, he will attempt to fend off federal pressure while supporting the city's immigration policy that has stood for 40 years.

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Luxury Gifts: Watchdog Report Exposes Dem Mayor For Allegedly Violating Ethics Ordinance

Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson allegedly violated the city’s ethics ordinance after failing to report that he ...

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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 ...

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‘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 ...

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Inspector General report details hidden City Hall 'gift room,' accuses mayor of improper reporting

Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing questions about transparency and accountability after the city's Inspector General said ...

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‘Not Living In Reality’: NYC Councilwoman Sees Dim Political Future For ‘Insane’ Chicago Mayor Over Illegal Immigrants

A New York City councilwoman predicted Tuesday that Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago would be “terminated” by ...

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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 ...

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 ...

'We're a welcoming city': Mayor Brandon Johnson vows to protect rights as immigration raids continue

Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city will continue to protect civil and human rights, a day after the mayor received a letter ...

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