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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed repeatedly during his campaign he would not raise property taxes on Chicagoans.
Chicago mayor proposes $300M property tax increase, reaction pours in
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced his 2025 budget proposal to the City Council on Wednesday, including a $300 million increase in property taxes.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced his 2025 budget proposal to the City Council on Wednesday, including a $300 million increase in property taxes.
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.
Several Chicago alderpeople are calling for the Chicago Public School Board president to apologize and resign following allegations of antisemitic remarks.
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.
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.
Several Chicago alderpeople are calling for the Chicago Public School Board president to apologize and resign following allegations of antisemitic remarks.
Brandon Johnson proposes $300M property tax increase, defying campaign promises
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson went against a previous campaign promise to not raise property taxes in his 2025 budget address to City Council.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson went against a previous campaign promise to not raise property taxes in his 2025 budget address to City Council.
Will Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan include property tax hikes?
Joe Ferguson, President of the Civic Federation, discussed the possibility of property tax hikes in the mayor's budget plan.
Joe Ferguson, President of the Civic Federation, discussed the possibility of property tax hikes in the mayor's budget plan.
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.
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
William Beavers, a prominent figure in Chicago politics and a champion for Black businesses and political representation, has died at the age of 89.
William Beavers, a prominent figure in Chicago politics and a champion for Black businesses and political representation, has died at the age of 89.
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.
Bill Beavers, a former Chicago alderman and Cook County commissioner, has died at age 89.
'That is our goal': Chicago mayor 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.
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
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.
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Chicago City Council votes on controversial budget proposal
The controversial proposal has aldermen at odds.
The controversial proposal has aldermen at odds.
Could Chicago streets soon see 25 mph speed limits? Proposed ordinance passes committee
Chicago is moving closer to lowering speed limits on its streets.
Chicago is moving closer to lowering speed limits on its streets.
Could Chicago streets soon see 25 mph speed limits?
A proposed ordinance aimed at reducing speeds has passed through a city council committee and could soon go to a full council vote.
A proposed ordinance aimed at reducing speeds has passed through a city council committee and could soon go to a full council vote.
Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
City Council holds hearing on Chicago Public Schools budget turmoil
A heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as aldermen questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's budget problems and its growning battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
A heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as aldermen questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's budget problems and its growning battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
No Chicago Board of Education members showed up to City Council meeting on CPS budget
Some City Council members expressed frustration that no members of the Board of Education showed up.
Some City Council members expressed frustration that no members of the Board of Education showed up.
Johnson announces plan to refinance debt; City Council to review $1.5B bond ordinance
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.