Gov. JB Pritzker signs budget amid federal funding uncertainty, unaddressed transit issues
Gov. JB Pritzker signed his seventh annual budget, balanced as promised with spending cuts, taxes and one-time revenue boosts,.
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Pension change boon to Chicago police officers, firefighters, but additional hit to taxpayers
Mayor Brandon Johnson's finance team estimated the initial cost would be $52 million in 2027. Budget watchdogs warned it will add billions to the city's pension liability.
Troubled Cook County tech firm used insider lobbyist who was later convicted in ComEd corruption scheme
Tyler Technologies' major Cook County contracts – peppered with delays and cost overruns – were shepherded by lobbyist Jay Doherty, who is set to be sentenced in unrelated utility scandal.
Official leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration for Obama Foundation
Chief Operating Officer John Roberson is exiting the mayor’s office to join the Obama Foundation, according to two sources with knowledge of his plans.
Cook County property tax reforms stall out in Springfield
When property tax bills will ultimately hit mailboxes is still in flux, as tech upgrades continue at the county’s property tax offices.
Former aldermanic candidate wins $1.4M in defamation suit over campaign mailers
South Side Ald. Lamont Robinson's campaign and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s 4th Ward Democratic Organization are on the hook for $1.475 million in punitive damages.
Aldermen, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration officials argue over credit downgrade
How much the credit downgrade costs Chicago taxpayers won't be clear until the city goes to market this month for the borrowing.
Attorney general says no violations in upheaval at Cook County hospitals non-profit
Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office said it told the Cook County Health Foundation it "would not be seeking further information" into allegations of "serious governance issues."
Jewish groups in Chicago say local leaders must ‘stop tolerating hate’ after Washington fatal shootings
Midwest head of Anti-Defamation League says antisemitic rhetoric “is a major problem here in Chicago," following fatal shootings allegedly by Chicago man.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago finance officials to privately pitch investors
Members of the press typically are allowed limited access to the two-day event that kicked off Thursday, but this year have been barred from attending.