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Mayor Johnson pauses budget talks after head tax rejection as alders weigh new options

Mayor Brandon Johnson has called for a two-week pause in the budget making process after his proposed corporate head tax was ...
Crain's Chicago Business

Johnson vows vetoes as budget talks enter high-stakes standoff

Mayor Brandon Johnson is threatening vetoes on key revenue alternatives after his plan was rejected, setting up a high-stakes ...

Editorial: Death of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s head tax should lead to negotiations with unions

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s corporate head tax is dead whether he admits it or not. It’s time to talk concessions with unions ...

Finance Committee votes down Johnson revenue plan that includes head tax; mayor stands ground

Mayor Brandon Johnson suffered a major budget setback Monday, as the Finance Committee voted down his revenue package that ...
The Pantagraph

Mayor Brandon Johnson: Arsonist tried to set fire at Chicago City Hall

An arsonist attempted to start a fire at City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday. The blaze went out ...
CBS Chicago on MSN

City Council rejects key component of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget

Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion spending plan for 2026 was dealt a major blow on Monday, as a key City Council ...