Mayor Johnson to announce property tax hike as part of 2025 budget despite campaign promises
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers his 2024 budget address during a City Council meeting Wednesday, he is expected to ...
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, ...
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 ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson walks fine line in reversing campaign promise to not raise taxes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is confusing residents on which campaign promises he intends to keep and which ones he'll break ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s property tax hike gets opposition, caution from aldermen
When lukewarm applause followed Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget address Wednesday, it was clear what had sucked the enthusiasm ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget is 'dead on arrival,' Council critic says
Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) (center) and other City Council members listen as Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils his proposed 2025 budget on Wednesday. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17 ...
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Mayor Johnson’s budget would send Chicago Public Schools $300 million – less than what CPS wants
Chicago Public Schools has requested more help from the city to pay for new union contracts and pension obligations. The ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks $300M property tax hike in 2025 budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday proposed Chicago’s largest property tax hike in almost a decade as part of his $17.3 ...
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At Chicago Public Schools, antisemitism concerns remain after ouster of board president
Jewish parents and educators in Chicago were relieved after Board of Education President Rev. Mitchell Johnson resigned last ...
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4 ways Chicago’s 2025 budget fails, plus hikes property taxes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget proposes a nearly $1 billion deficit. High personnel and pension costs have ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes tax hike, some alders propose cuts for 2025 budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson said his proposal avoids mass layoffs in departments like the Chicago police and fire and cuts to city ...
Lil Durk’s Son Defends Father Following Arrest In Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot
Lil Durk's 11-year-old son, Zayden Banks, shared a statement in support of his father following his arrest last week.