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.
Analysts weigh in on troubles Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been facing lately
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson decided not to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez on Monday after a back-and-forth with Martinez's family— who had asked him not to attend.
Former Aide to Mayor Johnson, Ronnie Reese, Fired Amid Multiple Sexual Harassment Allegations in Chicago
Article details allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Brandon Johnson's ex-aide, Ronnie Reese.
Mayor Johnson's former top aide fired over allegations of sexual harassment, misogyny: documents
New documents are revealing more details about the dismissal of a former top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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, the mayor said Wednesday evening his administration does not tolerate such behavior but shed no other light on the scandal.
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.
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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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has residents longing for the good old days of Lori Lightfoot
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts Trump as 'threat to everything sensible'
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In exchange for a mere $10.6 million in new revenue from a proposed 34% liquor tax hike, the mayor has sent a loud-and-clear ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to restore consent decree positions in Chicago police budget
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Chicago mayor refuses to stop pushing $300M in tax hikes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wanted a $300 million property tax hike for his big budget. All 50 aldermen said “no.” So then he asked for $150 million and a 35% tax on liquor. Johnson fails to admit ...
Chicago alders to mayor: Cut municipal spending to pre-pandemic levels
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Sidewalk plowing plan unfunded in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget: ‘It would mean freedom’
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