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Coverage dated September 16, 2026 to September 17, 2026

Mayor Johnson's proposal to protect renters advances

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to protect renters in the city advanced on Wednesday, but not without controversy.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago City Council committee to take up Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter ordinance (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Members of Chicago's City Council are set to consider Wednesday an ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson to protect renters' rights.

  2. WGN Chicago

    City council committee to consider major overhaul of tenant and landlord rules (opens WGN Chicago)

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    CHICAGO — On Wednesday, the city's housing committee will consider an ordinance that is set to help protect Chicago renters. Back in June, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced the "Protecting Renters Ordinance" (PRO), which would overhaul the rules for renters and landlords across the city.

  3. WGN Chicago

    Mayor Johnson's proposal to protect renters advances (opens WGN Chicago)

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    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to protect renters in the city advanced on Wednesday, but not without controversy.

  4. Sun Times

    Zoning Committee approves renter protections proposed by Mayor Johnson's Council opponents (opens Sun Times)

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    Mayor Brandon Johnson’s City Council opposition on Thursday strengthened its hand in the battle to determine how much protection Chicago will give to more than 600,000 renters. One day after the Council's Housing Committee narrowly approved Johnson’s watered-down ordinance — minus a “just cause” pro…