Mayor Brandon Johnson narrowly avoids showdown over North Side development plan
Ultimately, local Ald. Scott Waguespack backed down from his plan to call on the council to shoot down the proposed Lincoln Park residential high rise development.
Chicago residents slam the 'stupidity' of Mayor Brandon Johnson's liberal policies during city council meeting
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cautioned Republicans against rushing to pass a bill to protect kids and teens online on Tuesday as the GOP prepares to take control of the White House and Congress. While he said he is “100 percent” supportive of the principles behind the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), he still has…
Mayor Brandon Johnson $17.3B budget and $68.5M property tax hike squeak through committees
The Finance Committee’s 14-12 vote and Budget Committee's 17-to-16 vote set the stage for the marathon budget stalemate to end Friday, averting what might have been Chicago's first budget shutdown.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson releases 2023 tax returns. Here’s what they say.
Mayor Brandon Johnson released his most recent tax returns to the Tribune this month, with the documents showing he is less wealthy than his predecessors and does not earn outside income. Johnson’s tax returns show his family brought in just over $176,
Mayor Brandon Johnson's revised budget plan, $68.5 million property tax hike pass first test
Mayor Brandon Johnson's revised 2025 budget plan narrowly cleared its first hurdle Tuesday morning, as two key committees backed the mayor's $17.3 billion spending plan, and a $234 million package of increased taxes,
Full City Council set to review Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget with $68.5M property tax increase
The mayor's proposed budget narrowly passed through a pair of City Council committees. It now includes for Chicago homeowners a $68.5 million property tax increase, down from $300 million initially proposed by the mayor.
Report: Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes adding $2.64M worth of new speed cameras to help balance city budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now trying to help balance the City of Chicago budget by installing more speed cameras throughout the city, according to a Chicago Tribune report. That was one of several ideas the mayor pitched to the City Council on Friday in an effort to reach a compromise on the city
Mayor Brandon Johnson releases 2023 tax returns. Here’s what they say.
Mayor Brandon Johnson released his most recent tax returns to the Tribune this month, with the documents showing he is less wealthy than his predecessors and does not earn outside income. Johnson’s tax returns show his family brought in just over $176,
After much revision, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan ekes through Finance Committee
It’s one step toward the spending plan coming to the full council for an up or down vote, which could happen as soon as Friday.
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Über, Netflix, shopping bags: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $234M tax hikes explained
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget includes $233.9 million in tax hikes including rideshare prices and streaming ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has residents longing for the good old days of Lori Lightfoot
Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson surpassed former Mayor Lori Lightfoot in unpopularity according to a new poll.
Chicago school board meets amid continuing reports that Mayor Johnson wants CPS CEO out
CHICAGO (CBS) -- For months, sources have been saying Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to oust Chicago Public Schools Chief ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s eventual pension payout could exceed $5M
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s pensions are worth an estimated $3.8 million after only four years as a teacher and one term ...
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Chicago finance committee OKs budget package with $68M property tax hike — WGN Midday News
A budget package that includes an assortment of fee hikes and a $68 million property tax levy increase passed the city council's finance committee Tuesday with a 14-12 vote and some frustration from ...