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.
Multiple complaints filed against Brandon Johnson's ex-communications director
New documents reveal turmoil in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office tied to his former communications director, Ronnie Reese. At least three City of Chicago employees filed complaints against Reese, which allege various levels of misconduct against him.
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.
Former Johnson press secretary was fired after alleged harassment, misogyny
CHICAGO – Ronnie Reese, the former communications director and one-time press secretary for Mayor Brandon Johnson, was fired late last month for failing to meet professional standards ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he doesn’t tolerate behavior that got his ex-spokesman terminated but offers little else
More than a day after it was revealed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s former communications director was terminated amid allegations of sexual harassment, misogyny, racism and other abusive behavior ...
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.
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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.
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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 ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to restore consent decree positions in Chicago police budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday he will restore the critical positions in the Chicago police department responsible ...
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Mayor Johnson's former top aide fired over allegations of sexual harassment, misogyny: documents
CHICAGO (WLS) -- New documents are revealing more details about the dismissal of a former top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. According to documents obtained through the Freedom of ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes $300 million property tax hike to help close $1 billion budget gap
CHICAGO (CBS) --Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a $300 million property tax hike in 2025, going back on a key campaign promise, as he seeks to close a massive budget shortfall of nearly $1 ...
Sidewalk plowing plan unfunded in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget: ‘It would mean freedom’
The mayor’s team said budget challenges made funding the pilot impossible this year, frustrating advocates who say there is ...