The city's chief financial officer told Bloomberg that a property tax increase was likely due to the budget crisis The mayor is downplaying the idea of raising property taxes, which is not a surprise ...

With 750 permanent shelter beds in seven neighborhoods slated to become “fully accessible,” Johnson called it “the most ...

Progressive policies have gained momentum as democratic-socialist candidates win primaries in New York and Minneapolis, ...

Forcing the district deeper into debt is reckless and wrong, writes the chief of policy at Kids First Chicago.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team teased plans this week to take another swing at raising property taxes to close the city ...

Johnson says he wants to put social workers at stops and launch an anti-smoking campaign. A council member who’s pushed for ...

A measure on the governor’s desk to increase pension benefits for Tier 2 public safety retirees in Chicago is incomplete, according to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Chicago faces a $36 billion ...

Chicago’s chief financial officer discussed the city’s financial challenges during an interview Tuesday with Bloomberg, ...

Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski said a property tax hike will likely be “part of the package” for 2026 without ...

In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B.

Mayor Brandon Johnson promised Tuesday to crack down on smoking on Chicago Transit Authority trains and buses, latching on to an effort already underway in the City Council.

CHICAGO — Chicago Police Department brass accused Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration of deliberately slowing down ...