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.

CTU faces audit demand as CTA attack and Loop shooting spark safety questions | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" The U.S. House committee investigating the Chicago Teachers Union demands five years of financial audits, escalating questions about CTU’s political spending and influence over upcoming school board races. We also break down Chicago’s latest CTA attack and the Loop mass shooting, and what they reveal about Cook County judges, the SAFE-T Act, and renewed calls for a citywide curfew. Plus, the Cook County Assessor explains why residential property taxes are spiking more than 16%, and we remember reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who performed in Chicago many times.

2 Chicago alders push new measures after teen takeover leaves 14-year-old dead
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Chicago aldermen are calling for swift action after a massive teen takeover downtown Friday night left a 14-year-old boy dead and several others injured.

Feds drop case against Chicago woman, CTA suspect faces terrorism charge | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" A stunning reversal as Federal prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion to dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last month. Plus, the man accused of setting a woman on fire at a CTA stop faces federal terrorism charges, Congressman Darin LaHood weighs in on the Epstein files, and a Northwestern University study explores whether where you live influences your political views.

CTA attack suspect faces terrorism charges, Pritzker meets the Pope & Epstein files bill heads to president | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" A repeat offender accused of setting a woman on fire at a Loop CTA station now faces federal terrorism charges. Plus, Governor Pritzker and a White Sox executive meet with Pope Leo XIV in Rome, and the Epstein files bill lands on the president’s desk. We’ll also look at why childbirth complications remain higher among African American women — and what experts say can be done.

Rep. Chuy García fallout, House passes Epstein files vote & Evanston pastor speaks out | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" The U.S. House takes a pair of high-profile votes, one to release the Epstein files after a reversal from President Trump, and another condemning Illinois Congressman Chuy García for how he stepped away from reelection. Plus, an Evanston pastor who says he was assaulted by federal immigration agents shares his story and explains why he believes faith leaders must speak out.

Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
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Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.