Major blow to Mayor Johnson’s tax plan — council committee rejects head tax | ChicagoLIVE
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Chicago alders reject mayor’s budget proposal, head tax in committee
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
Person tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall, mayor says
“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.
“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.
Investigation underway after attempted arson outside Chicago City Hall
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
Chicago mayor reacts to National Guard troops leaving Illinois after Trump deployment
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Alderman pushes back on Johnson's budget
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
A key alderman is warning Mayor Brandon Johnson that he is moving too fast with his 2026 budget.
Chicago alders urge Mayor Johnson to slow down on $16.7B budget push
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Chicago mayor fast-tracks budget vote as alders urge slow down
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Business groups push back on Chicago mayor's budget | The Chicago Report
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
Chicago alders grill mayor’s budget team on report aiming to close $1B deficit
City Council members grilled the mayor's budget team over a report on how to close a $1 billion deficit.
City Council members grilled the mayor's budget team over a report on how to close a $1 billion deficit.
Mayor Johnson speaks before United Nations
Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking Chicago’s struggles global.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking Chicago’s struggles global.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Chicago mayor condemns ICE arrest of daycare teacher in front of children: 'shocked the conscience'
A daycare arrest on Chicago’s North Side has sparked outrage, with Mayor Brandon Johnson calling it "tyranny."
A daycare arrest on Chicago’s North Side has sparked outrage, with Mayor Brandon Johnson calling it "tyranny."
'Shocked the conscience': Chicago mayor reacts to ICE agents detaining teacher in front of children
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday talked about an incident the day before in which federal immigration agents forcibly removed a teacher from a North Side daycare in front of children.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday talked about an incident the day before in which federal immigration agents forcibly removed a teacher from a North Side daycare in front of children.
Protecting Chicago budget tour
Chicago city leaders want to hear from you about the budget for next year.
Chicago city leaders want to hear from you about the budget for next year.
New questions raised over Chicago mayor's 'gift closet' after IG report
Chicago’s inspector general reveals the mayor’s gift closet was built just weeks before it opened to the public, following blocked inspections that may have violated city code.
Chicago’s inspector general reveals the mayor’s gift closet was built just weeks before it opened to the public, following blocked inspections that may have violated city code.
Chicago IG report questions mayor’s oversight of “gift room” and city ethics practices | ChicagoLIVE
A new Inspector General report is raising questions about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “gift room” and the city’s overall approach to oversight. Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz breaks down the findings.
A new Inspector General report is raising questions about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “gift room” and the city’s overall approach to oversight. Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz breaks down the findings.