Johnson has mostly himself to blame for this year's rocky budget process
A 14% approval rating has emboldened Mayor Brandon Johnson's opponents and sent his own allies running for cover. A two-week ...
City Council to vote on 2025 budget, which now includes controversial $40M short-term loan
Some members of Chicago City Council say the $40 million short-term loan is irresponsible, and wants Mayor Johnson to cut middle-management positions instead.
For Johnson administration, new forays into budget horse-trading prove difficult amid diminishing political capital
Trying to pass his 2025 budget, Mayor Brandon Johnson has resorted to old-school horse-trading for City Council support.