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Mayor backs down from $300M proposed property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson said his proposed 4 percent increase was just a play to increase engagement on the city’s budget.
'Collaborator in chief': Chicago mayor willing to negotiate with aldermen working to defeat tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he is willing to continue negotiating with City Council members who are working to defeat his $300 million property tax hike.
Chicago mayor meets with aldermen amid opposition to his property tax hike proposal
CHICAGO (CBS) – The Chicago City Council will continue budget hearings this week while Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase is top of mind for aldermen. Many city leaders have called for a special meeting to reject the ...
A majority of the Chicago City Council is calling for an early vote on mayor’s property tax hike
The 29 council members who asked for the meeting are critical of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to close a gaping budget hole next year in part by raising property taxes.
Chicago City Council to vote on proposed property tax hike
Alders are expected to vote Thursday to reject Mayor Brandon Johnson's $300 million property tax hike, aimed at closing a $1 billion gap in the city's budget. Why it matters: The hike would boost taxes by 4.
What's next after Chicago mayor walks back massive property tax hike?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an audible, as he walks back his proposal for a $300 million property tax hike to balance the budget.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson won't commit to alternatives to property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson wouldn't commit on Tuesday when asked if he would support possible alternatives to his proposal to raise property taxes to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap for 2025. Members of the City Council have voiced their opposition to raising property taxes.
What happens if Chicago alderpersons block proposed $300 million property tax hike?
Twenty-nine alderpersons from across the political spectrum signed a letter calling for a special meeting Wednesday.
Chinatown shooting: 2 killed in targeted armed robbery, Chicago police, alderman say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people were killed in a targeted robbery and shooting in Chinatown Tuesday night, Chicago police and the ...
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Chicago officially recognized as a "purple heart city" on Veterans Day
Chicago's annual Veterans Day ceremony was held at Soldier Field Monday morning. Chicago was officially recognized as a ...
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Will Chicago arts see a boost next year from City Hall? Numbers tell mixed story.
Arts advocates are looking closely at next year’s DCASE budget amid an uncertain time for cultural institutions nationwide.
NBC’s One Chicago To Stage Three-Series Crossover
NBC's Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. are staging a major crossover event to air later this season.
Mexico's first Michelin-starred taco stand is popping up in Chicago this week
Tacombi announced the news on social media, saying Mexico City's first Michelin-starred taqueria will head to Chicago with ...
Micky Horstman: Young Chicagoans can’t afford city government’s spending addiction
Mr. Mayor, you’re cut off. Young Chicagoans can’t afford your lifestyle. We young professionals know we can’t get bottle ...
Chicago honors veterans with ceremony and recognition as Purple Heart City
Monday marks Veterans Day and several events happening in and around Chicago to honor our veterans.Chicago’s annual ...
Chicago mayor's planned police budget cuts would deal 'devastating blow' to reform push, federal monitor says
The proposed budget cuts would be a step backward for the CPD reform process at a pivotal point — just when progress is ...