Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches revised corporate head tax for new budget
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a defense of his 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday amid opposition from several City Council members.

Chicago budget battle, big media merger deals | The Chicago Report
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Paris talks to experts on the latest Chicago City Council budget negotiations and the possibility of big mergers that could change the future of the entertainment and media industry.

Chicago mayor, alders clash on taxes in budget debate | The Chicago Report
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Chicago aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson have still not reached a deal on how to pass a 2026 budget plan as they continue to clash over the mayor's proposed corporate head tax to close a $1.1B deficit. They have until the end of the month to pass a budget.

Chicago alders, Mayor Johnson far apart on 2026 budget deal
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Could Chicago be headed for a government shutdown? Mayor Brandon Johnson and 26 aldermen are still far apart on a deal to pass a 2026 budget.

Mayor Johnson dismisses rival budget plan ahead of year-end vote

With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.

Mayor Johnson dismisses rival budget plan ahead of year-end vote
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With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.

Limit on hemp sales in Chicago one step closer to becoming law

A Chicago City Council committee voted to advance a ban on some hemp sales in the city during a meeting on Wednesday.

Chicago alders present alternative to mayor's budget plan | The Chicago Report
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Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit.