Chicago mayor's bumpy first year tests progressive credentials, puzzling some supporters

Onetime union organizer Brandon Johnson took office as Chicago’s mayor a year ago promising “bold” action as one of the country’s most progressive leaders. But a look at his bumpy first year in office shows a mixed record. Progressives have cheered his administration’s push to end subminimum wages for tipped workers and increase paid leave, but they’ve raised eyebrows at his support of a proposed multibillion dollar Chicago Bears stadium using public funds. Johnson tells The Associated Press his success has been “unmatched,” but he has struggled to connect with business groups, police and even fellow Democrats.