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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Appoints Social Media Influencer Rachel Cohen as Communications Director

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Appoints Social Media Influencer Rachel Cohen as Communications Director

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed social media influencer Rachel Cohen as his new communications director. This move comes as Mayor Johnson prepares to announce his reelection bid this weekend, signaling a strategic shift towards a more digitally focused communication approach for his administration. Cohen, who boasts over 700,000 followers across various social media platforms, previously volunteered to assist Johnson in enhancing his public image. She confirmed her new role on Instagram. Democratic strategist Mike Nellis views this appointment as indicative of a broader trend in political communication, where campaigns are increasingly engaging with the public through digital channels. Cohen, a former corporate attorney, has been noted for her activism against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Her responsibilities will now include promoting Mayor Johnson's achievements as he gears up for the 2027 mayoral race. This appointment follows a period of significant staff turnover within Johnso...
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Analysis: As DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, juries and judges were unconvinced

Analysis: As DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, juries and judges were unconvinced

The U.S. Justice Department has struggled to secure felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested since last year for assaulting federal authorities in four major cities
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Congresswoman Delia Ramirez Calls for Accountability and DHS Dismantling on Midway Blitz Anniversary

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez Calls for Accountability and DHS Dismantling on Midway Blitz Anniversary

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), alongside fellow Congressmembers Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), as well as local officials and immigration advocacy groups, held a press conference in Chicago. The event marked the one-year anniversary of 'Operation Midway Blitz,' a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) enforcement action in Chicago. Congresswoman Ramirez stated that DHS 'REMAINS the biggest threat to our collective safety' and called for holding accountable those who permitted and profited from DHS's violence, abolishing ICE, and dismantling DHS. The coalition demanded concrete action on immigration reform, including a vote on the Dream and Promise Act, and full accountability from local and federal authorities for the terror inflicted on communities during the operation. Other speakers, including Congressman García, highlighted the community's resilience against what they described as the Trump administration's attempt to 'break us and take away our di...
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As DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, juries and judges were unconvinced

As DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, juries and judges were unconvinced

The U.S. Justice Department has struggled to secure felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested since last year for assaulting federal authorities in four major cities
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Chicago Celebrates Completion of First Loop Office-to-Residential Conversion at The Bellwether Residences

Chicago Celebrates Completion of First Loop Office-to-Residential Conversion at The Bellwether Residences

Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside R2 Development and city officials, celebrated the grand opening of The Bellwether Residences in Chicago's Loop. This project marks the first completed office-to-residential conversion in the area, transforming 11 floors of vacant office space at the historic Rector building into 117 mixed-income residential units and ground-floor retail. The $64.2 million adaptive reuse initiative is a key component of the Johnson administration's strategy to revitalize downtown Chicago, aiming to create a 24-hour live, work, and play environment. Of the 117 units, 41 are designated as affordable housing for households earning an average of 60% of the area median income. City funding for the project included $28 million in Tax Increment Financing and a landmark designation in 2025, which facilitated $7.8 million in federal historic tax credits. The Bellwether is part of the broader LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative, which seeks to convert underutilized office spaces into mixed-income res...
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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel
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Former Columnist Proposes Chicago Bears Relocate to White Sox's Current Site Amidst Stadium Uncertainty

Former Columnist Proposes Chicago Bears Relocate to White Sox's Current Site Amidst Stadium Uncertainty

Former Columnist Proposes Chicago Bears Relocate to White Sox's Current Site Amidst Stadium Uncertainty
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JD Vance takes center stage at Republican convention as party faces midterm risks

JD Vance takes center stage at Republican convention as party faces midterm risks

Vice President JD Vance takes the stage at the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas as the party knows that history is not on its side this election season
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The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see

The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see

Why ABC won't air an interview with a Democratic Senate candidate.
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Trump implores Republican convention goers to 'go and vote' as party faces midterm risks

Trump implores Republican convention goers to 'go and vote' as party faces midterm risks

President Donald Trump headlined the second and final night Thursday of the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, imploring the crowd to “go and vote.”
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Civil rights group says sending ICE to polls would 'intimidate voters'

Civil rights group says sending ICE to polls would 'intimidate voters'

Civil rights groups filed a lawsuit seeking to keep ICE away from polling places, arguing the agency's presence could intimidate voters.
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The Latest: Trump urges Republicans to ‘go out and vote’ on final day of midterm convention

The Latest: Trump urges Republicans to ‘go out and vote’ on final day of midterm convention

Republicans have gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention