Bill Johnson: “I happen to believe, especially after our conversation today; it is more complicated than that.”

No, what I’m saying is when you hire our people, we always look out for everybody else.

I am counting on all of Chicago to resist in this moment.

We're thinking of things long term, like traditions, love for your family, love for your community.

The deputy mayor is a Black woman. The Department of Planning and Development is a Black woman. Infrastructure deputy mayor is a Black woman. Chief operations officer is a Black man. Budget director is a Black woman. Senior advisor is a…