Brandon budget proposes 11.7% tax increase in 2025
Brandon's proposed budget for 2025 includes an 11.7 per cent increase in property taxes, according to a news release from the ...
City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
An effort by opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson to water down Chicago’s sanctuary city ordinance faltered in the City Council ...
Chicago mayor reiterates opposition to incoming Trump admin's immigration reform
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his opposition to anticipated immigration reform policies when President-elect Trump ...
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Chicago's bond rating dropped to BBB — one step above lowest investment grade
The move will increase the city's borrowing costs, including for Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $1.25 billion bond issue ...
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Leaders agree spending board needs change, differ over how
Who should control how Baltimore spends its money? There's division over potential solutions to an antiquated system.
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S&P Global downgrades Chicago’s credit rating after budget passage
CHICAGO - S&P Global downgraded the City of Chicago’s credit rating after the passage of the 2025 budget last month. The ...
Johnson running out of time for course correction with Pritzker, City Council
An already contentious relationship still can be salvaged if a mayor and governor who need each other to solve their ...
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Chicago alderman wants City Council oversight of CPS Board picks
A Chicago alderman wants the City Council to have more say in the mayor’s appointments to the city’s Board of Education.