Chicago alders push for special City Council meeting to dig into consultants' report on budget

A group of 10 aldermen have arranged for a special City Council meeting to dig into a recommendations from a consulting firm ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to buy downtown bus terminal, plan shocked local alderman

A mayoral spokesperson said Wednesday the city expects to spend just north of $19 million to purchase the bus terminal, with ...
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‘Shame on You!’: As Chicago Moves Toward Reparations, Some Council Members Refuse to Apologize for Slavery, and Black Officials Are Furious

"Chicago City Council members face backlash for refusing to apologize for slavery as city moves towards reparations. 'Shame ...

Chicago Mayor Johnson stands firm on proposed city budget, corporate head tax plan

Despite the opposition from at least half of City Council, Governor JB Pritzker, civic and business groups, Mayor Brandon ...
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City Council calls special meeting to grill Ernst & Young over budget audit

Ten City Council members are demanding Ernst & Young testify about their $3.2 million audit of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 ...

Chicago alders seek emergency hearing over Mayor Johnson’s budget, audit findings

City Council meeting to question independent auditors who reviewed Chicago’s budget, as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed ...