The budget update shows a slight improvement in the federal deficit, but it’s mostly due to good luck

The drivers of the improvement are largely outside the government’s control. Meanwhile, total debt is projected to exceed $1 ...

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.