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Originally Published 29 days ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago's budget negotiations stalled after opposition aldermen's revised plan, which included removing a garbage fee hike and other revenue measures, failed to sway Mayor Johnson, bringing the city closer to a government shutdown.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
Chicago faces a budget deadlock as Mayor Johnson and alderpersons remain at an impasse over the corporate head tax and other proposals, with the deadline approaching and the threat of a government shutdown looming.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Mayor Johnson's proposed 2026 budget includes a record $1 billion TIF surplus aimed at funding a new teachers contract, but faces opposition from City Council members who fear it will divert funds from neighborhood improvement projects and community development, especially in Black and disadvantaged areas, amid concerns over project funding and pension reimbursements.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot mandates that National Guard personnel must unmask if deployed and emphasizes that local police will wear full uniforms to maintain clear authority, amid tensions with the federal government over immigration operations and crime control efforts, including the potential deployment of federal agents and the National Guard to Chicago.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Better Government Association
After 100 days in office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's progress on government ethics and transparency promises has been evaluated by the Better Government Association (BGA). While it is still early to determine the full extent of his administration's responsiveness to FOIA requests, there have been no binding opinions against the city related to FOIA denials. However, no legislation has been introduced to give the Inspector General independent release authority, and significant incident reports from prior administrations have not been released. The Johnson administration has an opportunity to implement recommendations from oversight agencies, but there have been instances where recommendations were declined. It is too early to evaluate the administration's commitment to an open and uniform appointment process for filling aldermanic vacancies. The mayor's commitment to budget transparency will be tested when the budget is presented in October. Despite promising to make legislation publicly available in advance, direct introductions into committee have occurred without public posting. The requirement for sister agency heads to appear before City Council committees has not been tested yet. The relationship between the City Council and the mayor's office has shown signs of negotiation and collaboration in committee appointments.