Johnson’s proposed tax hike under fire at city council
An estimated 37 of 50 aldermen wouldn’t vote for a 4 percent increase to help cover the city’s $982 million budget shortfall.
Civic Federation blasts Johnson’s property tax increase plan
Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson is warning Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be careful about what he wishes for in ...
Aldermen rip Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 property tax hike proposal as budget hearings kick off
Desperate to avoid hitting Chicago home and business owners with a $300 million property tax increase, aldermen pelted the ...
Chicago’s mayor proposes massive tax increase on spirits
Illinoisans are well aware that enjoying a cocktail in Chicago is usually a pricey venture, but if the mayor has his way, it ...
Editorial: Chicagoans send another thumbs-down message to Brandon Johnson and Chicago Teachers Union in school board vote
As we write, four school board candidates endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union appear to have won seats in 10 districts.
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City Council fights Johnson on property tax hike as budget negotiations begin
The City Council began probing Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.3 billion budget today, hoping to whittle away at an unpopular ...
After several turmoil-filled months, Brandon Johnson and CTU’s education agenda takes a hit
Chicago voters largely rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s education agenda as only four of 10 candidates endorsed by the ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs in on presidential election, CPS Board fallout
Mayor Brandon Johnson, who campaigned for Kamala Harris this past weekend in North Carolina, is reflecting on the election, ...
Opinion
Chicago can't afford to shortchange policing reform with big budget cuts
Taxpayers continue to get squeezed for multi-million-dollar police misconduct lawsuit settlements, and Chicago police are inching forward on reform. City Council should say no to Mayor Johnson's ...
Editorial: Aldermen must force Mayor Brandon Johnson to find solutions other than a massive property tax hike
The Editorial Board met with the mayor for the first time since his election and appreciated the opportunity. Here are our ...
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 2
The presidential election is just three days away, Chicago. If you’re registered and haven’t voted yet, make a plan to and ...
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