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Susana Mendoza, Mayor and Chicago

Mendoza won't seek third term, fueling 2027 Chicago mayoral buzz

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is not running for a third term, instead possibly setting her sights on the mayor's office in Chicago. Why it matters: The announcement opens up a crucial statewide office that Democrats have held since 2016 and potentially kick-starts the 2027 mayoral race.

Chicago Sun-Times · 3h

Susana Mendoza won't seek 4th comptroller term as she considers challenging 'failing' Mayor Brandon Johnson

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she’ll give up her statewide office as she considers her “next biggest challenge” — which sure sounds like a potential b

NBC Chicago on MSN · 5h

Comptroller Susana Mendoza ‘leaving the door open' to Chicago mayoral bid

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek reelection in 2026, but says she’s “leaving the door open” to running for mayor of Chicago.

Mayor Johnson does victory lap

Chicago Sun-Times · 5h

Confident his snap curfew veto will be upheld, Mayor Johnson does victory lap prior to City Council vote

The City Council needs 34 votes to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of an ordinance that would allow the police to enact "snap curfews." Johnson predicted any override attempt would fail.

CBS News on MSN · 2h

Supporters of Chicago "snap curfew" ordinance expected to make longshot bid to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto

Chicago's proposed "snap curfew" ordinance, which would allow Chicago police to impose a youth curfew anywhere in the city on as little as 30 minutes' notice, is back in the spotlight at City Hall.

ABC 7 Chicago on MSN · 4h

Mayor Brandon Johnson to officially present veto of curfew ordinance at City Council meeting

Mayor Brandon Johnson will officially present his veto of a curfew ordinance at Wednesday's City Council meeting.

Upcoming Chicago budget ‘grimmest picture of all’ for Mayor Brandon Johnson, aldermen

Chicago ended 2024 with a $161 million deficit. And a state bill boosting benefits for police and fire pensioners through ...

Crain's Chicago Business8h

Greg Hinz: A race for mayor — or re-run as state comptroller. Mendoza is making her move today.

Two big hanging Chicago political questions will get an answer later this morning when Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is expected to announce if she’ll seek a third term in that job — or instead ...

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Frustrations expressed as Chicago aldermen reject limiting mayoral borrowing

Alderman Marty Quinn proposed an ordinance which would have required future borrowing to be approved by two thirds of the council instead of just a majority.

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