Johnson's budget clears major hurdle
The budget will go up for a full vote on Friday.
Johnson's budget passes key vote after tie-breaking decision
After weeks of negotiations, Chicago’s budget committee narrowly approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget on Tuesday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget proposal comes under microscope in front of City Council committee
Chicago City Council's Finance and Budget committees are meeting right now to comb through Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget proposal.
Chicago leaders call on CPS board to hold off on CEO decisions
A group of Chicago City Council members and educators have a message for the Chicago Public School Board: They want schools chief Pedro Martinez to remain as CEO.
Paris on Politics: What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it?
Turmoil at City Hall. Questions over CPS. What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it? More in this episode of "Paris on Politics."
Chicago’s parking meter deal still haunts the city’s finances 16 years later
On this day, Chicago marks the anniversary of a financial deal so contentious it’s often referred to as one of the city’s biggest blunders—the infamous 75-year parking meter lease.
Chicago faces financial uncertainty amid budget standoff
Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.
Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Majority of Chicago residents would vote against alders who support property tax hike, poll finds
As members of the Chicago City Council have heard opposition to a potential property tax hike to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap for 2025, a group of alderpeople commissioned a poll to gauge the views of their constituents.
Madigan trial: Tapes reveal alleged bribery in Chinatown development deal
Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis testified that he wanted to curry political favor with Speaker of the House Mike Madigan so that he would win re-election as an alderman.
Poll: 4 in 5 Chicagoans oppose property tax hike
A poll commissioned by a group of alderpeople suggests that 78% of respondents would likely vote against their council member if they supported a $150 million property tax hike before making budget cuts.
Chicago mayor unveils new property tax hike plan
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Johnson cuts property tax hike in half with latest budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago on Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Mayor Johnson to take questions amid ongoing budget negotiations
Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.
Chicago community leaders concerned about proposed CPD budget
Community leaders are voicing their concerns about the proposed budget for the Chicago Police Department.
'Devastating loss for Mayor Johnson': Aldermen sound off after rejecting property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Chicago City Council strikes down proposed property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the media Thursday afternoon shortly after the city council unanimously struck down his proposed property tax increase.
Chicago City Council unanimously rejects Mayor Johnson's property tax proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Chicago alderman sounds off ahead of special city council meeting about mayor's budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson will preside over a Special Meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday.
Johnson to attend special Chicago City Council meeting
City Council members will come together for a special meeting.