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Chicago Seeks to Borrow for Police Settlements, Revive Head Tax

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget for next year includes a renewed push for a per-employee head tax on businesses and a request to sell millions in bonds to pay down settlements and judgments for past police misconduct.

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Chicago Seeks to Borrow for Police Settlements, Revive Head Tax – KnowGov