Chicago city budget includes $285 million for CPSMayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed city budget includes $285 million for Chicago Public Schools — only half of what the district received last year.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago city budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson budget speech pitches his fourth budget planMayor Brandon Johnson told aldermen Wednesday it's imperative to invest in Chicago's future generation in the next budget.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Chicago Seeks to Borrow for Police Settlements, Revive Head TaxChicago 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.Bloomberg Tax News3d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyBrandon Johnson
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to release 2027 budget with new taxesThe address comes five months ahead of the next Chicago mayoral election, with Johnson running for a second term amid a crowded field of candidates.NBC 5 Chicago3d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnson
Editorial: A jury vindicates a City Council uprising against settling cases against the policeBrandon Johnson wants $480 million to fund police settlements. Are too many cases going that way?Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →SecurityBrandon Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson launches property tax relief programChicago is launching a property tax program setting aside $500,000 to pay for debt relief for households in three South Side neighborhoods.Chicago Tribune2d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago property tax relief launch
Brandon Johnson won't force the city's unions to help solve the budget crisis, but they should anywayEven without mayoral leadership, Chicago will need union concessions to help solve its budget crisis.Chicago Tribune1d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson turns in signatures for 2027 mayoral raceMayor Brandon Johnson submitted his election nominating petitions Friday, ceding the lottery for the last spot on the 2027 ballot to challengers.Chicago Tribune1d agoWhole story →GovernmentBrandon Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson budget speech pitches his fourth budget planMayor Brandon Johnson told aldermen Wednesday it's imperative to invest in Chicago's future generation in the next budget.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to release 2027 budget with new taxesThe address comes five months ahead of the next Chicago mayoral election, with Johnson running for a second term amid a crowded field of candidates.NBC 5 Chicago3d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyBrandon Johnson
Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaignChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans.Chicago Tribune1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentEducationBrandon Johnsonchicago mayoral reelection campaign
Brandon Johnson won't force the city's unions to help solve the budget crisis, but they should anywayEven without mayoral leadership, Chicago will need union concessions to help solve its budget crisis.Chicago Tribune1d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnson
Aldermen warn Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson against head taxA majority of City Council members came out Monday in opposition to Mayor Brandon Johnson taking another go at a corporate employee head tax in the upcoming 2027 budget.Chicago Tribune26d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget proposal
Chicago City Council demands Brandon Johnson make 'real savings' in city budgetThe aldermen emphasized that savings must translate into actual reductions rather than accounting changes.Washington Examiner25d agoWhole story →EconomyBrandon Johnsonchicago budget negotiations
Mayor Brandon Johnson exploits AIPAC for his campaignMayor Brandon Johnson finds it easier to drum up support by drawing on the politics of division and hate.Chicago Tribune1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBrandon Johnsonchicago mayoral campaign
Mayor Brandon Johnson campaign fundraising trails challengersLast quarter Mayor Brandon Johnson pulled in one of the lowest fundraising hauls out of the declared 2027 mayoral field.Chicago Tribune8d agoWhole story →GovernmentBrandon Johnsonchicago mayoral campaign finance
