Aldermen give Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $300 million property tax plan the boot
Aldermen voted 50-0 in a rare unanimous roll-call vote to discard the tax hike in a special meeting that lasted just minutes and included no debate.
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Aldermen struggle with Johnson’s ‘rudderless’ lobbying office amid budget negotiations
Mayor Johnson’s second spending plan has already faced a series of hurdles that mark this as one of the most contentious fall budget seasons in recent years.
Embattled CPS CEO criticized in meeting with mayor as Johnson administration continues moving to fire him
The Monday meeting took a hostile turn when several progressive aldermen began grilling Martinez on the looming closure of seven Acero charter schools.
Chicago Bears reconsidering Michael Reese Hospital site with lakefront stadium proposal stalled
The Chicago Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese Hospital site as a potential location for a new stadium, a source said, but the team remains focused on the lakefront.
Mayor Brandon Johnson abandoning $300 million property tax hike, says he proposed it to ‘get people’s attention’
Mayor Johnson’s administration is combing over alternatives, including using COVID funds or raising garbage collection fees.
Aldermen push for higher fees on special events as budget debate intensifies
Alternatives to Mayor Johnson's proposed property tax hike began to surface Friday as aldermen pressured city department leaders to cut costs and raise revenue.
Illinois’ Democratic leaders vow vigorous defense of personal rights and public policies under a second-term Trump
What impact will a second Trump administration have on Illinois and Chicago, a city he has routinely mocked?
Aldermen to try defeating Johnson’s $300 million property tax hike
A group of 29 aldermen banded together Thursday to call a special meeting next Wednesday where the full City Council is set to vote on the property tax hike.
Aldermen call for more funding for Chicago health department even while trying to avoid property tax hike
A $200 million-plus cut to the health budget proposed for 2025 by Mayor Brandon Johnson is largely driven by expiring federal grants tied to COVID-19.
With 17 races up for election, Illinois Democrats keep a lock on majority of state’s congressional seats
In the state's most closely watched race, Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen fended off a challenge from Republican Joe McGraw in the 17th district.