Mayor Johnson criticizes Chicago alders' alternative budget plan

On Tuesday, 26 of the 50 Chicago alders signed a 13-page letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson that outlined the alternative budget ...

Chicago counter-budget proposal calls for increases in garbage fee, liquor store tax

A counter-measure to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget proposal includes increases in the garbage fee and the city's ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson makes emotional plea for embattled corporate head tax proposal

The mayor accused City Council members working on an alternate spending plan of “playing games with working people." ...
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Chicago alders present their own budget plan as Johnson defends corporate head tax

CHICAGO - Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday defended his proposal to raise taxes on large corporations while rejecting an ...
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Chicago flips red, critical of mayor; Johnson willing to starve for tax/spend priorities

Greg Bishop shares moments from Tuesday's news conference held by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson where the mayor talked about ...

City Council members flex political muscle in dispute over Chicago budget, corporate head tax

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget may be in trouble as more than half of Chicago City Council is now supporting an alternative plan that eliminates the controversial head tax the mayor adamantly ...

Mayor's team rejects alderman's alternatives to corporate head tax in proposed Chicago budget

Mayor Brandon Johnson's controversial proposed 2026 budget has caused several Chicago City Council members to work overtime ...
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Violent crime in Chicago continues to fall, homicides lowest in a decade, police data shows

Overall, violent crime in Chicago is down 23% compared to last year. Robberies are down 35% year to date. Motor vehicle ...

Alternative to Mayor Johnson's budget could entail higher trash collection fee, new package delivery fee

The plan being crafted by City Council moderates and conservatives is likely to hold the line on property taxes, but increase ...

Chicago Mayor: I've Asked The UN To Come To Chicago To See How Trump Is Impacting The City

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was interviewed by 'I've Had It' podcast to discuss how Chicago is dealing with the Trump ...

Bears' Ben Johnson named 'mayor' after shirtless stunt earns free food for Chicago

Chicago Bears' head coach Ben Johnson's shirtless stunt is earning him accolades and giving free hot dogs to the city.

Chicago alders present alternative budget plan to Mayor Brandon Johnson

The deadline is coming quickly to hash out Chicago's city budget, and now, more than half of the members of the City Council are laying the pressure on thick to finalize a deal.Specifically, they just ...