Tahman Bradley

A majority of Chicagoans believe Mayor Brandon Johnson is being irresponsible and uncollaborative in the ongoing budget talks, according to the findings of a public opinion poll commissioned by a g…

In 2020, the city budget was $11.7 billion. The Chicago budget for 2025 proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson exceeds $17 billion.

CHICAGO — Tensions are growing at City Hall amid a lack of consensus on the right mix of cuts and revenue as the calendar ticks toward the end of the year and a deadline for the city to have its municipal budget in place.

Posted: Updated: CHICAGO — Amid pushback on his budget plans from City Council and turmoil after the ousting of a top advisor, Mayor

The next few weeks are pivotal for City Hall as the Johnson administration tries to pass a budget that holds to the mayors priorities amid efforts to oust the president of the board of education.

The method used to get the vote came under fire from several alders who argued that votes for property tax increases are normally separate from those for increases in fines and fees.

At City Hall, tension was palpable Wednesday, two days ahead of a vote of a $17.3 billion budget package — crucial for the Johnson administration — that by all accounts is going to be close.

The city has a revenue and spending plan for the coming year, but getting there was contentious, and even the mayor’s most loyal supporters are telling him to work on his leadership.

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) has introduced legislation requiring equity in public stadium funding for men's and women's sports. Illinois lawmakers began hearings this week on the issue.

ILLINOIS (WGN) — With 2024 roaring to a close, political heavyweights around the State of Illinois have turned their attention to 2026, with the biggest names already angling to position themselves.