Chicago alders propose budget with deep cuts, no new taxes

Chicago alders propose budget with deep cuts, no new taxes as possible shutdown looms
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
Chicago City Council Members Propose Pre-Pandemic Level Budget Cuts Amid Taxpayer Outcry
Chicago council members propose cutting the city budget to pre-pandemic levels, conflicting with Mayor Johnson's fiscal plans.
Voters don’t like direction of Chicago budget negotiations, alders’ opinion poll shows
A 'Group of 14' alders plan to release list of proposed cuts to municipal budget on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a majority of Chicagoans believe Mayor Brandon Johnson is being irresponsible and uncollaborative in the ongoing budget talks,
Chicago alders to mayor: Cut municipal spending to pre-pandemic levels
In 2020, the city budget was $11.7 billion. The Chicago budget for 2025 proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson exceeds $17 billion.
Willie Wilson: Any property tax increase to balance Chicago’s budget is unacceptable
Any property tax increase is unacceptable, and the City Council should not approve a budget that contains a property tax increase and cuts to public safety.
Chicagoans don't want a property tax hike or any tax hike without cuts, poll commissioned by alders says
In the poll, a total of 800 Chicagoans were asked a dozen questions about city leadership, finances, and ways to balance the budget.
Poll commissioned by alders finds Chicagoans don't want property tax hike
After all 50 alders rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson's $300 million property tax hike two weeks ago, Mayor Johnson came back with a $150 million alternative. But as Political Reporter Chris Tye reports,
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to restore consent decree positions in Chicago police budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday he will restore the critical positions in the Chicago police department responsible ...
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Chicago mayor shifts budget plan, restores jobs for consent decree compliance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a significant change to his proposed budget on Tuesday, restoring 162 positions ...
Mayor Johnson reversing plans to slash funding for Chicago police consent decree positions in budget
As the city moves closer to its budget deadline without a balanced budget, the mayor announced Monday Chicago will maintain ...
Chicago Mayor Struggles to Find Revenue for Debt-Ridden City
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has five weeks to pass a budget that fills the city’s nearly $1 billion deficit. Time is short, ...
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Chicago mayor refuses to stop pushing $300M in tax hikes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wanted a $300 million property tax hike for his big budget. All 50 aldermen said “no.” So then he asked for $150 million and a 35% tax on liquor. Johnson fails to admit ...
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Chicago Mayor Johnson's Budget Dilemma: Sidewalk Plowing Plan Shelved Amid Fiscal Constraints
Chicago Mayor Johnson's budget lacks the promised sidewalk plowing for the disabled, faces criticism and a scaled-back ...
S&P Warns It May Downgrade Chicago’s Credit Rating Amid Budget Fight
Chicago’s credit rating is threatened as the city mulls using one-time budget-balancing measures to close a gaping shortfall, ...
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With budget talks in chaos, City Council looks to take the lead on spending cuts
Johnson's proposed alcohol tax hike likely dead amid pushback from Chicago's hospitality industry Johnson's latest pledge ...