Council members propose budget cuts in letter to Chicago mayor to avoid avoid property tax hike
A group of city council members is calling for significant, across the board budget cuts to avoid raising property taxes.
University of Chicago study praises rollout of city's guaranteed income pilot
The federal funds set aside to do community outreach ahead of the Chicago Resilient Communities pilot, which ended in 2023, ...
Prosecutors focus on Chinatown schemes as former Ald. Danny Solis returns to witness stand in Madigan's corruption trial
Follow along as former Ald. Danny Solis, one of the most anticipated witnesses to take the stand in ex-Illinois House Speaker ...
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Chicago policing real costs could be nearly double next year’s $2.1 billion budget, former city analyst finds
Including pensions, benefits, budget-busting overtime and other hidden expenses, the analyst reports that city costs for CPD in 2025 could reach $3.8 billion.
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Chicago alders propose budget with deep cuts, no new taxes as possible shutdown looms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two distinct paths to getting Chicago to a balanced budget next year have formed. Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan is to raise property taxes, thus avoiding service cuts and layoffs. The ...