Chicago City Council sidesteps Johnson, passes 2026 budget sans head tax

The Council's budget, passed with a 30-18 vote, also included tax increases on specific consumer items and lease taxes.
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Chicago City Council passes 2026 budget, rejects corporate head tax

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Johnson Stops Short of Vowing to Veto Rival Budget Plan, But Calls It ‘Morally Bankrupt’

While Mayor Brandon Johnson weighed what could be the biggest decision of his time as mayor, the Civic Federation said the ...

Aldermen pass 2026 spending plan including debt sale over opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson

The budget counterproposal crafted by opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson won a critical first vote before the full City ...

Mayor Johnson's budget team criticizes rivals' budget, claims it would leave $163 million shortfall

Back-and-forth budget talks between Mayor Brandon Johnson's office and his opponents on the City Council continued Wednesday afternoon at Chicago City Hall with no resolution in sight.
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Johnson Warns Chicago is Headed for Shutdown Amid Budget Deadlock

Mayor Brandon Johnson said he was open to new ideas and continuing negotiations but said he would not allow the city’s budget ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Opposes Trump Administration's Policies Impacting LGBTQ+ Housing and Healthcare

Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes the Trump administration for policies affecting LGBTQ+ housing and healthcare, which could ...

Sports Betting Alliance Warns Of Chicago Shutdown If Tax Passes

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) Thursday warned Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson that sportsbooks will be forced to shut down ...