Deborah Witzburg decided not to seek the second term that Mayor Brandon Johnson was almost certain to deny her. It's not the first time that the relationship between the mayor and inspector general has soured.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons criticizes Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 'disgusting' claim that Trump is militarizing ICE, pointing to sanctuary policies that harbor criminal aliens.

IG Deborah Witzburg had previously said she was pursuing another four-year term, teeing up a tough choice for Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says homicides are down in the city, but thousands of cases remain unsolved. The group Purpose Over Pain organized a panel discussion and resource fair for families involved in cold cases.

Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns about increased assaults on immigration agents nationwide.

We do not harbor criminals. We arrest them," added the Mayor in a press conference. "But we will not be a tool for mass deportation"

Although Mendoza will not seek another term as state comptroller, she said she is leaving the door open for the future. At one point, Mendoza got emotional. She said that she is committed to finishing her term through January 2026.

Asked what advice he would give Zohran Mamdani, Mayor Brandon Johnson alluded to the leftist coalition in Chicago souring on him after his 2023 election.