Chicago ended 2025 with $219 million more than expected thanks to solid tax collections and many departments spending less than they were supposed to.
A.D. Quig is a Politics and Government Reporter at the Chicago Tribune. With a focus on elections, public policy, and the intersection of government and real estate, Quig covers a wide range of topics including security and tech policy, as well as regional and world news. A.D. Quig's work has been featured in numerous publications including Yahoo News, the Miami Herald, and the Waukesha Freeman Newspaper.














