Chicago City Council

Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.

A poll commissioned by a group of alderpeople suggests that 78% of respondents would likely vote against their council member if they supported a $150 million property tax hike before making budget cuts.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.

Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.

Community leaders are voicing their concerns about the proposed budget for the Chicago Police Department.

Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the media Thursday afternoon shortly after the city council unanimously struck down his proposed property tax increase.

Mayor Brandon Johnson will preside over a Special Meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday.

City Council members will come together for a special meeting.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an audible, as he walks back his proposal for a $300 million property tax hike to balance the budget.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to be walking back his property tax hike proposal.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is getting big pushback to his proposal to hike Chicago property taxes by $300 million.

Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed repeatedly during his campaign he would not raise property taxes on Chicagoans.