Chicago faces financial uncertainty amid budget standoff
Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.
Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.
Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Rep. Quigley: Biden's unpopularity hurt Democrats in November election
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.
Chicago mayor's office faces scrutiny after former top aide accused of sexual harassment, misogyny
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Allegations of abusive workplace behavior in mayor's office
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Chicago mayor shifts budget plan, restores jobs for consent decree compliance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Mayor restoring consent decree positions
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions within the Chicago Police Department that are dedicated to carrying out the police consent decree.
Poll: 4 in 5 Chicagoans oppose property tax hike
A poll commissioned by a group of alderpeople suggests that 78% of respondents would likely vote against their council member if they supported a $150 million property tax hike before making budget cuts.
A poll commissioned by a group of alderpeople suggests that 78% of respondents would likely vote against their council member if they supported a $150 million property tax hike before making budget cuts.
CPS warns $10B contract proposal from CTU could deepen deficit
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials said Thursday that the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is demanding a contract that would cost the district $10 billion over the next four years.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials said Thursday that the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is demanding a contract that would cost the district $10 billion over the next four years.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts Trump as 'threat to everything sensible'
Mayor Brandon Johnson claims Trump will create 'a system where there is upheaval and chaos'
Mayor Brandon Johnson claims Trump will create 'a system where there is upheaval and chaos'
Chicago mayor unveils new property tax hike plan
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Johnson cuts property tax hike in half with latest budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago on Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago on Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Brandon Johnson cuts property tax hike in half with latest budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out a new proposal for the City of Chicago's 2025 budget on Tuesday, this time with a $300 million property tax hike.
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out a new proposal for the City of Chicago's 2025 budget on Tuesday, this time with a $300 million property tax hike.
Mayor Brandon Johnson questioned on city budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson handled questions about his city budget proposal during a press briefing Tuesday morning at City Hall.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson handled questions about his city budget proposal during a press briefing Tuesday morning at City Hall.
Mayor Johnson to take questions amid ongoing budget negotiations
Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.
Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.
Chicago mayor won't attend fallen officer?s funeral at family?s request
Mayor Brandon Johnson no longer plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at the request of the officer's family.
Mayor Brandon Johnson no longer plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at the request of the officer's family.
Chicago mayor won't attend fallen officer’s funeral at family’s request
Mayor Brandon Johnson no longer plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at the request of the officer's family.
Mayor Brandon Johnson no longer plans to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez at the request of the officer's family.
Chicago mayor to attend fallen officer?s funeral despite family?s objections
Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, despite claims that his family doesn't want him in attendance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, despite claims that his family doesn't want him in attendance.
Chicago mayor will attend fallen officer?s funeral despite claims that family doesn?t want him there
Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez, despite claims that the family wants him to stay away.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning to attend the funeral for fallen Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez, despite claims that the family wants him to stay away.
'Devastating loss for Mayor Johnson': Aldermen sound off after rejecting property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.