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Chicago TribuneWednesday, 20 May 2026
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Johnson pushes CTA to pick leader
A state law will soon limit the mayor's control over appointment process at the transit agency
Frames the mayor's administrative directive as a time-sensitive maneuver reacting to impending state legislation that would reduce his appointment power.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is urging the Chicago Transit Authority to quickly finalize a permanent leader before a new state law alters the governance structure and limits his direct control over the agency.
“limit the mayor's control”
“Local governance accountability”
New state GOP chair will face challenges
Voting data shows low primary turnout, suburban voter collapse
Data-driven analysis of the electoral hurdles facing the new Republican leader in Illinois, specifically noting low turnout and declining suburban support.
'In many ways, a miracle'
South Side woman undergoes rare quadruple organ transplant at U. of C. Medicine
Human interest profile focusing on a local resident's successful and rare quadruple organ transplant.
Jan. 6 rioters could qualify for payouts from $1.776B fund
Blanche won’t rule out payments as he spars with senators
Reports on a federal confirmation hearing exchange regarding potential compensation for convicted rioters under a specific legal fund.
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