Johnson walks back $300M property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an audible, as he walks back his proposal for a $300 million property tax hike to balance the budget.
'Something our neighbors can't bear': Chicago mayor's property tax hike proposal gets pushback
To Chicagoans’ relief, the $300 million property tax hike is as good as dead on arrival.
Johnson proposes $300M property tax increase, breaking campaign promise
Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed repeatedly during his campaign he would not raise property taxes on Chicagoans.
Several Chicago aldermen demand CPS Board president's resignation over alleged antisemitic remarks
Several Chicago alderpeople are calling for the Chicago Public School Board president to apologize and resign following allegations of antisemitic remarks.
Brandon Johnson poised to suggest property tax hike after campaigning against it: reports
Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly planning to propose a property tax hike as part of tomorrow's budget address after previously campaigning against it.
William Beavers, former Cook County Commissioner, dies at age 89
Bill Beavers, a former Chicago alderman and Cook County commissioner, has died at age 89.
Mayor Johnson nets council win on controversial borrowing plan
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Could Chicago streets soon see 25 mph speed limits? Proposed ordinance passes committee
Chicago is moving closer to lowering speed limits on its streets.
