Possibility of Chicago government shutdown grows
Back here in the city, Chicago is about two and a half weeks away from a budget deadline. If the mayor and city council do not reach a deal, the city could face a government shutdown. There are still a lot of questions about how that would affect city services. Bret Buganski breaks down where talks stand and what the next pressure point is.
Back here in the city, Chicago is about two and a half weeks away from a budget deadline. If the mayor and city council do not reach a deal, the city could face a government shutdown. There are still a lot of questions about how that would affect city services. Bret Buganski breaks down where talks stand and what the next pressure point is.
Businesses brace as Chicago shutdown risks grow ahead of deadline
The deadline for approving the city budget is two and a half weeks away, and if Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members fail to reach a deal, Chicago could face a government shutdown.
The deadline for approving the city budget is two and a half weeks away, and if Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council members fail to reach a deal, Chicago could face a government shutdown.
Businesses brace as Chicago shutdown risks grow ahead of deadline
We're just two-and-a-half weeks away from the budget deadline at city hall. If Mayor Brandon Johnson and council members can't reach a deal, the city could face a government shutdown. Bret Buganski is live outside city hall.
We're just two-and-a-half weeks away from the budget deadline at city hall. If Mayor Brandon Johnson and council members can't reach a deal, the city could face a government shutdown. Bret Buganski is live outside city hall.
Budget battle continues at City Hall | The Chicago Report
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
Chicago alderman revives curfew plan with longer police notice window
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Federal government issues safety directive to CTA
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.
Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
President Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.
President Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.
Mayor Brandon Johnson narrows corporate head tax plan to fund 2026 budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson is sticking with a revised head tax to close Chicago’s $1.1 billion budget gap.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is sticking with a revised head tax to close Chicago’s $1.1 billion budget gap.
Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches revised corporate head tax for new budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a defense of his 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday amid opposition from several City Council members.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a defense of his 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday amid opposition from several City Council members.
Chicago mayor, alders clash on taxes in budget debate | The Chicago Report
Chicago aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson have still not reached a deal on how to pass a 2026 budget plan as they continue to clash over the mayor's proposed corporate head tax to close a $1.1B deficit. They have until the end of the month to pass a budget.
Chicago aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson have still not reached a deal on how to pass a 2026 budget plan as they continue to clash over the mayor's proposed corporate head tax to close a $1.1B deficit. They have until the end of the month to pass a budget.
Chicago alders, Mayor Johnson still far apart on 2026 budget deal
The Chicago City Council needs to pass a 2026 budget by the end of the month, but disputes over taxes remain.
The Chicago City Council needs to pass a 2026 budget by the end of the month, but disputes over taxes remain.
More than 5,000 youth summer jobs at risk under proposed budget cuts
Community members are voicing concern at City Hall as a proposed budget move threatens thousands of youth summer job opportunities.
Community members are voicing concern at City Hall as a proposed budget move threatens thousands of youth summer job opportunities.
Budget battle ongoing between Chicago mayor, aldermen
The budget battle between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago aldermen continues to heat up.
The budget battle between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago aldermen continues to heat up.
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.
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
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
Chicago alders present their own budget plan as Johnson defends corporate head tax
Mayor Johnson defended his corporate head tax proposal while blasting another plan from a group of aldermen.
Mayor Johnson defended his corporate head tax proposal while blasting another plan from a group of aldermen.
Chicago mayor holds briefing to ‘fact check’ ads targeting 2026 proposed budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a press briefing Tuesday to "fact check" ad commercials circulating about the 2026 proposed budget.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a press briefing Tuesday to "fact check" ad commercials circulating about the 2026 proposed budget.
Chicago mayor calls CTA attack that left woman burned an ‘isolated incident’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an attack on a CTA Blue Line an “isolated incident."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an attack on a CTA Blue Line an “isolated incident."
FULL REMARKS: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts system failures after CTA arson attack
During a budget update, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed outrage over the Blue Line arson attack that left a woman fighting for her life. Calling it a failure of both the criminal justice and mental health systems, Johnson said the suspect had a long history of felony charges and clear signs of severe mental illness.
During a budget update, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed outrage over the Blue Line arson attack that left a woman fighting for her life. Calling it a failure of both the criminal justice and mental health systems, Johnson said the suspect had a long history of felony charges and clear signs of severe mental illness.