Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has endorsed a Chicago City Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, despite not previously taking a public position on the matter. His endorsement comes amid criticism due to the violence in Chicago, including a recent string of burglaries on the North Side and a shooting that resulted in the death of two Innovations High School students near Millennium Park just before 12:30 p.m. Over 600 homicide victims were reported in the city last year.
PHOTOS: 2 CPS high school students killed in Loop shooting. ‘It feels normalized when it shouldn’t be.’ Via @_ViMiller, @mary_norkol, @TomSchuba and @NaderDIssa here at the @Suntimes. https://t.co/PhPlJHVIqd https://t.co/4giFsxyEaB
Two CPS students were shot and killed outside Innovations High School today. Anyone hear a reaction to the shooting from @jacksonpCTU, @D_Stieber, or @stacydavisgates?
Two Innovations High School students were fatally shot as they left their school Friday afternoon in the Loop. According to Chicago police, the two boys were killed just before 12:30 p.m. near Millennium Park. https://t.co/s69Igqlxdd
Some pictures of today's downtown, mid-day shooting of high school teens at 16 N Wabash in #Chicago https://t.co/V415SERDrU https://t.co/8UcCeahAX6
Video of 2 Innovations High School students shot and killed near Madison and Wabash in downtown #Chicago this afternoon around 12:25 PM https://t.co/AHhIXUn4n0
Video of Loop shooting at Madison and Wabash today. When will @ChicagosMayor back a ceasefire for Chicago? https://t.co/MN28bUTvvM
Shooting in Downtown #Chicago #ChicagoScanner #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/x4bYE6YHlE
2 people shot on Jeweler's Row in the middle of the day, not far from Millennium Park in #Chicago https://t.co/tzA4FilCUv
Chicago police are on scene for multiple people shot (2) in the first block of North Wabash in The Loop. https://t.co/1bROz8uN1Q
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his handling of the humanitarian crisis engulfing Chicago, telling reporters that his administration has met its obligations but that state officials have not made good on their promises to help. https://t.co/Zivz58XpDs
WE WANT CEASEFIRE!
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza – Gets Called Out for Constant Shootings in His City https://t.co/Sw9iwSArfx
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza – Gets Called Out for Constant Shootings in His City via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/nufmCG0pEp
Today, 15 Alders joined citywide mutual aid groups in urging @ChicagosMayor to end the 60 Day Shelter Eviction Policy, recognizing that it can likely lead to an increase in homelessness in Chicago. https://t.co/9bxCk7XlFI
Chicago mayor discusses possibility of ending 60-day shelter rule amid border crisis Despite the drain on resources, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city will remain a sanctuary city. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/uyi8otO937
Wonder if Brandon Johnson will ever call for a cease fire in Chicago? 600+ homicide victims may have been spared last year. I bet the Middle East really cares what Brandon Johnson and his ideological posse think. https://t.co/wd6NlShVYE
Chicago mayor calls for Gaza cease-fire, but social media reminds him of violence gripping his own city https://t.co/N8vnW518f1
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday defended his handling of the humanitarian crisis engulfing Chicago, telling reporters that his administration has met its obligations but that state officials have not made good on their promises to help. https://t.co/Zivz58XpDs
Mayor Johnson called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, endorsing a Chicago City Council resolution its supporters agreed not to call for a vote in response to a request by Ald. Debra Silverstein, the City Council’s only Jewish member. https://t.co/zfjS2x5zIm
At least five businesses were burglarized overnight on the North Side, with the robbers smashing the glass doors to make off with merchandise, Chicago police said. https://t.co/RiYMAGKHMf
Several businesses burglarized overnight on North Side, Chicago police say https://t.co/ea2ZixEfxC
5 overnight business burglaries in Chicago prompts police investigation https://t.co/1lUQZtQbbk https://t.co/RWUmiMPqTG
Netanyahu should call for a ceasefire in Chicago https://t.co/PJquwuG61P
Can we first have a ceasefire in Chicago? https://t.co/8b2hhm9VIY https://t.co/XSIWk5aAml
Chicago police are investigating a rash of break-ins that took place on Chicago's North Side early Thursday morning. https://t.co/g0DaZ8UGdZ
Mayor Who Can’t Get a Ceasefire In Own City Calls For One Between Israel And Hamas https://t.co/4GEp4tWVcC
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, now apparently the mayor from the biggest American city to back a cease-fire, had previously not taken a public position on the resolution. https://t.co/wJszoMtlKZ