Chicago just spent more than $80K to renovate, furnish the office of First Lady Stacie Johnson — all while the city is grappling with a nearly billion-dollar budget shortfall
The city of Chicago is facing a massive budget shortfall of nearly one billion ... more than $80,000 renovating and ...
Johnson's $830 million bond issue stalls in City Council
Ald. Bill Conway and Ald. Anthony Beale teamed up to delay the vote on the bond issue for one meeting. Conway has complained ...
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Our Chicago: What To Expect During The Second Trump Administration
It will be the start of his second term in office. Trump has said he will ... Trump's second term could also impact the city of Chicago's budget. "The budget's going to be enormously impacted ...
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Finance Committee signs off on Johnson's $830 million general obligation bond issue
Chicago City Hall, where the Council’s Finance Committee on Monday endorsed an $830 million bond issue for infrastructure projects and other capital improvements. Rich Hein/Sun-Times file Share ...
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Chicago in 2025 will see hikes in taxes, fines and fees as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s latest budget
“Chicago has to keep up with ... Chicagoans will pay more in many ways to make city government run. The personal property lease tax rate will rise from 9% to 11%. The bump — projected by Johnson’s ...
State error means Gary's budget could be slashed $20M to pay other cities
State lawmakers years ago approved sending "hold harmless" payments to East Chicago and Michigan City but that didn't happen.
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Report: Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes adding speed cameras to help balance city budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now trying to balance the City of Chicago budget by installing more speed cameras throughout the city, according to a Chicago Tribune report. That was one of several ideas ...