Chicago budget battle, new Alzheimer's drug research | The Chicago Report
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Paris has the lastest reaction from the end of the Chicago city budget battle and researchers at Northwestern University are working on a promising experimental drug to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Reaction to end of Chicago city budget drama | The Chicago Report
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Mayor Brandon Johnson did not sign or veto the budget passed by the City Council over the weekend, averting a feared shutdown.

Bears eye Indiana, Chicago mayor mulls budget veto | The Chicago Report
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The Bears eye potential move to Northwest Indiana; Will Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson veto the budget passed by the City Council?; and a new book explores how Donald Trump used nativism to galvanize his political movement.

Nonprofit helps Chicagoans buy a home | The Chicago Report
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Owning a home these days is tough with high prices, so one nonprofit is aiming to help lower-income Chicagoans, thanks to a $10 million reward.

Chicago City Council OKs 2026 budget, reject head tax
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The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.

Alders pass 2026 budget
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With just days to spare, a renegade coalition of aldermen approved the spending portion of a budget opposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Chicago City Council passes 2026 budget, rejects corporate head tax

The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.

City Council passes a 2026 budget
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City Council approved the so-called alternative revenue ordinance by a 29 to 19 vote.  It closes a nearly 1 point $2 billion gap by legalizing video gambling terminals in bars and restaurants, selling of debt to collectors, and institute a host of new revenue items like a new cloud computing tax. 

Chicago City Council approves $16.7 billion alternative budget

After months of debate, jockeying and dissent, the Chicago City Council has passed a $16.7 billion budget, though not everyone is satisfied.

Bears evaluating Northwest Indiana for stadium | The Chicago Report
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Indiana lawmakers might be ready to roll out the red carpet today after Bears CEO Kevin Warren announced to fans -- they are looking at the northwest portion of the Hoosier state for a possible new stadium. This as talks on tax help for their Arlington Heights proposal stall. Are the Bears serious or just trying to gain leverage?

Opposing Chicago alders gaining momentum with new budget proposal ahead of deadline

With a budget gap of more than $1.2 billion and a potential city government shutdown approaching, a group of Chicago alders on Thursday promoted their alternative budget plan.

Opposing Chicago alders gaining momentum with new budget proposal ahead of deadline
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With a budget gap of more than $1.2 billion and a potential city government shutdown approaching, a group of Chicago alders on Thursday promoted their alternative budget plan.

Bally's warning: Video gambling costs | The Chicago Report
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Hear part of the plans to legalize video gambling in most Chicago bars and restaurants that could help some Chicago businesses but hurt others.

Chicago bag tax could jump again under alternative city budget plan

A higher bag tax is on the table. The fee started at 7 cents and increased to 10 cents this year. Next year, it could rise to 15 cents.