Chicago City Council Approves 2026 Budget Amid Mayor Johnson's Veto Threat
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Chicago City Council approved a 2026 budget that avoids a corporate head tax, includes fee hikes like bag taxes and liquor taxes, legalizes video gambling, and proposes selling city debt, despite opposition from Mayor Johnson who may veto it. The budget faces concerns over revenue assumptions and potential deficits, with key changes aimed at funding city services and infrastructure.
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