Mayor Johnson drops $68.5 million property tax hike in latest budget plan
It remains unclear if the mayor's latest proposal will win him enough votes from the City Council.
Mayor Johnson's revised budget plan, $68.5M property tax hike pass first test
It's unclear if Johnson has the votes to get his budget plan approved by the full council, and critics said the mayor has begun backroom promises to shore up support from those with cold feet.
Mayor Johnson hopes to get Chicago city budget deal done by Friday with deadline looming
Before the budget can get to the City Council for a full vote, it needs to clear the Finance Committee on Tuesday morning.
Alders, ex-employees claim Mayor Johnson's office abuses Do Not Hire List
Four former employees of the mayor's team were fired then put on the list for reasons that two aldermen say fall well short of what the list was intended for.
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.
Chicagoans don't want a property tax hike or any tax hike, 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.
Johnson lowers property tax hike plan to $150M, says critics need to "grow up"
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
Analysts weigh in on troubles Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been facing lately
The Wall Street Journal named Mayor Johnson the "worst mayor in America" in a weekend editorial.
Could bad performance affect plans for taxpayer-funded stadiums for Bears, White Sox?
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
Rep. Eric Sorensen wins re-election in Illinois' 17th Congressional District
This race, which could help tilt the balance of power in Congress, is focused on the same issues as numerous others. They include the issues of abortion, the economy, and immigration.
Chicago Puerto Rican residents react to racist joke made at Trump rally
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
Eyes are on Indiana gubernatorial, 17th District Illinois congressional races
Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is term-limited out, so the race to replace him is on. Meanwhile in Illinois, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois) faces a challenge.
Trump repeats love for tariffs, blasts Google in Economic Club interview
Trump also degraded the press, and doubled down on false claims of a stolen 2020 election.
Mail carriers rally in Chicago to demand better pay, improved security
Letter carriers for the United States Postal Service are upset that they have been without a new contract for over 500 days.
Alders say Mayor Johnson is acting like a "dictator" with his decisions regarding CPS board
Members of the City Council said they want a voice at the table, but Mayor Johnson said he alone has the authority on these matters.