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 ...
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Alders question need for property tax increase during initial budget hearing
Mayor Johnson’s finance team faced close questioning about taxes and revenues during City Council’s initial budget hearing. Alder Nicole Lee warned the administration that she’s worried the proposed ...
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 ...
Trump’s inroads in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats who served as surrogates for Kamala Harris, waited until she gave her concession speech before issuing their own statements. Pritzker ...
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Madison residents pass $22 million property tax referendum
Madison voters passed a $22 million funding referendum Tuesday, authorizing the city to increase the property tax levy limit by $22 million.  With the extra funding, city officials hope to address the ...