Mayor Brandon Johnson says he didn’t know about allegations against ex-communications director
The mayor said he did not know about allegations against Ronnie Reese until his office received a Freedom of Information Act request for Reese’s personnel file.
Documents list numerous complaints against since-fired communications director for Mayor Johnson
The documents reveal four complaints against Ronnie Reese between May 2023 and July 2024—all made anonymously for fear of retaliation.
Johnson's ex-communications director faced misconduct complaints before firing
Three complaints were filed against Ronnie Reese in the year leading up to his termination, according to city personnel records, including one from a female staffer in the mayor’s press office who claimed Reese made her "severely uncomfortable.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ex-press director faced sexual harassment, misogyny, racism complaints before firing
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s former communications director, Ronnie Reese, was accused of sexual harassment, misogyny, racism and other abusive behavior before he was terminated late last month, according to three internal complaints City Hall staffers filed against him.
Documents show complaints against Chicago mayor's former communications director
Documents obtained by CBS News Chicago indicated a pattern of complaints of misogyny, sexual harassment, and other misconduct by Ronnie Reese, the since-fired communications director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Mayor Johnson budget team now pushing $60M property tax hike in effort to pass agreement
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With just under a month before the City Council must approve a 2025 budget, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team spent the weekend ...
No consensus on Chicago city budget with less than a month to go before deadline
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has residents longing for the good old days of Lori Lightfoot
Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson surpassed former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in unpopularity according to a new poll.
Chicago Plans $806 Million Bond Refinancing Amid Budget Standoff
Chicago is planning to sell about $806 million in municipal bonds this week as part of a refinancing as Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to restore consent decree positions in Chicago police budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is reversing course on plans to cut back on Chicago police positions dealing with the federal ...
‘Time to grow up:' Brandon Johnson unveils new budget ideas amid tough fight
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Chicago Plans $806 Million Refinancing Amid Budget Fight
Chicago is planning to sell about $806 million in municipal bonds this week as part of a refinancing as Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
US Senate inquiry into Chicago’s housing of migrants at airports likely to heat up after Republican election wins
A nearly year-old U.S. Senate GOP inquiry into Chicago’s housing of migrants at O’Hare and Midway airports may become more ...