Johnson at risk of losing budget vote — or being forced to break tie — with mostly himself to blame
A 14% approval rating has emboldened Mayor Brandon Johnson's opponents and sent his own allies running for cover. A two-week ...
Crain's Chicago Business2h
Johnson budget promise risks securing one vote at the expense of another
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office refuses to say if he made a $1 million commitment to a sidewalk snow removal program, fearing ...
Johnson's budget passes key vote after tie-breaking decision
After weeks of negotiations, Chicago’s budget committee narrowly approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget on Tuesday.
WBEZ1h
City budget woes could end Chicago’s plans for guaranteed income program
Chicago alderpersons are set to vote Friday on a proposed budget that does not include funding for a guaranteed income program Mayor Johnson had previously endorsed. Earlier this year, Mayor ...
Illinois Policy1d
Johnson proposes 11 tax and fee hikes totaling $234M
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget includes $233.9 million in tax hikes including rideshare prices and streaming ...