Mayor Brandon Johnson arrives in London to 'attract business to Chicago' ahead of Bears game

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson's trip to London is officially underway.

The mayor said he is making the trip to try and woo businesses to come to Chicago.

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"I'm going to London to try to attract business to Chicago," Johnson said a press conference earlier this week.

The trip, paid for by World Business Chicago, also includes taking in Sunday's game between the Bears and Jacksonville at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Johnson is scheduled to return to Chicago next week.

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