William B. Ogden was the first mayor of Chicago. The first mayor was William B. Ogden (1837–1838). Forty-six men and two women (Jane Byrne, 1979–1983, and Lori Lightfoot, 2019–2023), have held the office.

May 15, 2023 · Learn more about the City’s efforts to welcome new arrivals and ways to help out and get involved. Learn More. Request a letter, proclamation or official greeting from Mayor Brandon Johnson. Invite Mayor Brandon Johnson to an event.

Brandon Johnson (born March 27, 1976) [1][2] is an American politician and educator who is currently serving as the 57th mayor of Chicago since 2023. [3][4][5] A member of the Democratic Party, Johnson previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2023, representing the 1st district.

Mar 1, 2023 · (CBS) -- When she was inaugurated on May 20, 2019 Lori Lightfoot became Chicago's 56th mayor, succeeding Rahm Emanuel. Richard M Daley was the city's longest serving mayor, from 1989 to 2011. His...

Apr 24, 2023 · Brandon Johnson — the Cook County commissioner, former Chicago Teachers Union organizer and Chicago Public Schools teacher — was inaugurated Monday as Chicago’s 57th mayor.

May 15, 2023 · Brandon Johnson was sworn in as mayor of the nation's third-largest city Monday at a ceremony attended by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin.

Dec 9, 2024 · Non-partisan primary election February 28th, 2023, resulted in run-off general election with Paul Vallas, having defeated Kambium Buckner, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Ja’Mal Green, Sophia King, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Roderick Sawyer, and Willie L. Wilson. Elected 57th mayor of Chicago on April 4, 2023 in general election, defeating Paul Vallas.

May 15, 2023 · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive orders regarding labor relations, immigration, youth employment and public safety on his first afternoon in office at City Hall on May 15, 2023.

Apr 5, 2023 · C hicago has elected Brandon Johnson as the city’s 57th mayor as residents sought new leadership amid frustrations about crime, housing, and other quality of life concerns.

Apr 4, 2023 · Brandon Johnson is the Mayor of Chicago in Illinois. He assumed office on May 15, 2023. His current term ends on May 17, 2027. Johnson ran for election for Mayor of Chicago in Illinois. He won in the general runoff election on April 4, 2023.