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Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago finances have reached "point of no return"
The mayor's statement came in response to a question about a pension bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last week.
Brandon Johnson says city and state finances are at a 'point of no return'
The Chicago mayor announced a quest for new "progressive" revenue to address structural budget problems, mounting pension debt and funding shortages for transportation and education.
Mayor Johnson’s crossroads — budget decisions that will define his financial stewardship of Chicago
Johnson should have been “more proactive in meeting the moment we knew was coming” when $1.9 billion in federal pandemic relief funds dried up, says Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson, adding, “This is the budget that will define the mayor’s first term.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says police, fire pension sweetener will make Chicago finances ‘far more difficult’
Days after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pension sweetener for Chicago cops and firefighters into law, Mayor Brandon Johnson said it will set back Chicago’s fiscal health.
Mayor Johnson sounds alarm about Chicago's finances.
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Chicago mayor calls for more from state as school budget deadline looms
With budget deadlines looming for Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Brandon Johnson has raised the dollar amount he says the ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson, facing a yawning budget deficit, could be in for a fight with corporate tax proposals
Facing a $1 billion deficit, Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he would consider a ‘head tax’ or a payroll expense tax, both of ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson asks COPA to investigate whether CPD officers helped with immigration raids
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office confirmed that he has asked the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to investigate whether any officers helped with immigration raids.Some city leaders have ...
Mayor Johnson's team reviews 26 ideas to raise revenue, plug Chicago’s budget deficit
Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), the Budget Committee chair, agreed with Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd), Finance chair, that the Council needs ...
Chicago Tribune warns 'Halloween comes early' with Mayor Johnson's plan to 'scare' businesses away
The Chicago Tribune criticized Mayor Johnson for announcing controversial tax policies before his working group meets, ...
Mayor Johnson working with CPS, unions to balance school district's budget, seeks state help
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In his weekly news conference, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is working with Chicago Public Schools and unions to come up with a variety of ways to balance the budget. The district ...
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Bears receive new stadium pitch from Chicago mayor
It might be too little, too late, but the Bears received a new pitch from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about building the ...
Parents of man shot and killed by Colorado officer after scuffle sue
The parents of a man who was fatally shot by an officer after the two scuffled are suing the officer and accusing police in ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s CFO says property tax hike ‘likely’ in 2026 budget
Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski said a property tax hike will likely be “part of the package” for 2026 without ...
Johnson uses strong O'Hare and tourism stats to claim he's 'pro-business, pro-growth and pro-worker'
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President Jack Lavin said Mayor Brandon Johnson’s recent talk about reinstating the ...