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.
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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?
House passes GOP health care bill without ACA extension | The Chicago Report
The future of Obamacare subsidies. Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider gives us the lowdown.
The future of Obamacare subsidies. Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider gives us the lowdown.
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.
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
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.
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
Hear part of the plans to legalize video gambling in most Chicago bars and restaurants that could help some Chicago businesses but hurt others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Debate intensifies as budget committee weighs alternative spending plan
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
Chicago City Council considers alternative budget proposal
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
The alternative proposal is poised to advance again. It passed the council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday and is now under debate in the Budget Committee.
Deadline rapidy approaching to finalize 2026 Chicago budget
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the latest news coming out of City Hall regarding the 2026 city budget.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the latest news coming out of City Hall regarding the 2026 city budget.
Chicago finance panel advances opposition budget plan amid looming deadline
With the city inching closer to a government shutdown, Chicago officials still have no budget agreement in sight.
With the city inching closer to a government shutdown, Chicago officials still have no budget agreement in sight.
Alternative Chicago budget proposal advances
Another day closer to a city government shutdown and still no budget in sight. City Council members are wheeling and dealing once again today, but will it finally yield an agreement?
Another day closer to a city government shutdown and still no budget in sight. City Council members are wheeling and dealing once again today, but will it finally yield an agreement?
Chicago govt shutdown threat grows as mayor, city council clash over budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and alders were meeting at City Hall on Tuesday as tensions rise over budget proposals.
Chicago alders give city budget proposal update
Chicago alders held a press conference on Monday afternoon, giving an update on their budget proposal.
Chicago alders held a press conference on Monday afternoon, giving an update on their budget proposal.
Chicago mayor, council remain deadlocked on budget as shutdown threat looms
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
Chicago mayor, council remain deadlocked on budget as shutdown threat looms
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
Time running out for Chicago City Council to finalize 2026 budget
The Chicago City Council only has a few days left to lock in its 2026 budget. Here's what we're hearing from City Hall.
The Chicago City Council only has a few days left to lock in its 2026 budget. Here's what we're hearing from City Hall.