Will Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan include property tax hikes?
Joe Ferguson, President of the Civic Federation, discussed the possibility of property tax hikes in the mayor's budget plan.
Brandon Johnson poised to suggest property tax hike after campaigning against it: reports
Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly planning to propose a property tax hike as part of tomorrow's budget address after previously campaigning against it.
William Beavers, former Cook County Commissioner, dies at age 89
William Beavers, a prominent figure in Chicago politics and a champion for Black businesses and political representation, has died at the age of 89.
William Beavers, former Cook County Commissioner, dies at age 89
Bill Beavers, a former Chicago alderman and Cook County commissioner, has died at age 89.
'That is our goal': Chicago mayor nets council win on controversial borrowing plan
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Mayor Johnson nets council win on controversial borrowing plan
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Chicago City Council votes on controversial budget proposal
The controversial proposal has aldermen at odds.
Could Chicago streets soon see 25 mph speed limits? Proposed ordinance passes committee
Chicago is moving closer to lowering speed limits on its streets.
Could Chicago streets soon see 25 mph speed limits?
A proposed ordinance aimed at reducing speeds has passed through a city council committee and could soon go to a full council vote.
Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Chicago City Council questions CPS CEO on budget crisis, tensions with Mayor Johnson
There was a heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as council members questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's financial problems and his growing battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
City Council holds hearing on Chicago Public Schools budget turmoil
A heated hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as aldermen questioned the head of Chicago Public Schools about the district's budget problems and its growning battle with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
No Chicago Board of Education members showed up to City Council meeting on CPS budget
Some City Council members expressed frustration that no members of the Board of Education showed up.
Johnson announces plan to refinance debt; City Council to review $1.5B bond ordinance
The Finance Committee gave the green light for the City of Chicago to issue $1.5 billion in General Obligation (GO) bonds.
Chicago business leaders offer to temporarily fund ShotSpotter
Some Chicago City Council members and community activists want to revive ShotSpotter. The local business community has offered to fund the gunshot detection technology until the city finds a permanent solution.
Here's what's next for CPS after mayor appoints new board
Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed six interim CPS School Board members Monday following a mass resignation last week. Fox 32's Paris Schutz breaks down Johnson's contentious new conference and what's next for CPS.
Chicago aldermen, community leaders offer $2.5M to reactivate ShotSpotter
A group of Chicago aldermen and community leaders offered to contribute $2.5 million to help cover some of the cost of the gunshot detection technology until the city can implement a permanent solution.
Chicago aldermen call on mayor to reactivate ShotSpotter
Chicago aldermen are coming together to call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to reactivate the ShotSpotter gun detection system. Several city council members worked with local businesses to raise money to bring the technology back to Chicago.
City Council accuses Mayor Johnson of 'unprecedented' instability in Chicago school board shake-up
Mayor Brandon Johnson planned to announce replacements for the entire seven-member Chicago Board of Education on Monday, but a majority of City Council members are saying “not so fast."
Chicago City Council looks to improve affordable housing waitlist
Chicago leaders hope a new ordinance will help solve the city's shortage of affordable housing.