Budget hearing focuses on Chicago police funds as aldermen look to close nearly $1B deficit
A hearing Friday zeroed in on the Chicago Police Department's budget as the city faces a nearly billion-dollar budget shortfall.
Calls for cuts and additional spending at Chicago Police Department budget hearing
City Hall’s turbulent budget negotiations turned to Chicago’s police force Friday, with aldermen split on pushing for cuts or additions to the high-dollar and high-stakes department. A day after the City Council unanimously voted down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike,
Dog and cats are latest victims of Chicago's budget cuts
Efforts to make Chicago's animal control department a no-kill zone have been dealt quite a set-back because of the city's deepening financial crisis, and Chicago police may have no choice but to step in,
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling lays out department's challenges at City Council budget hearing
One day after the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Brandon Johnson's $300 million property tax hike, alders sat down again to talk money—this time with regard to the Chicago Police Department. Police Supt.
Budget hearing for Chicago Police Department
The Chicago Police Department is making its case to the City Council for the funding it needs for the next fiscal year.
Chicago police brass push for more funding in City Council hearing
Leadership from the Chicago Police Department pushed for more funding for the department in the upcoming budget in a City Council hearing, one day after a $300 million property tax hike was shot down in a unanimous vote.
Dog, cats are latest victims of Chicago's budget cuts, animal control department staffing shortage
Efforts to make Chicago's animal control department a no-kill zone have been dealt quite a set-back because of the city's deepening financial crisis, and Chicago police may have no choice but to step ...
Willie Wilson: Any property tax increase to balance Chicago’s budget is unacceptable
Any property tax increase is unacceptable, and the City Council should not approve a budget that contains a property tax ...
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Chicago community leaders voice concerns about proposed CPD budget
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Most Chicago street festivals aren't paying police overtime, leaving taxpayers on the hook
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests ...
Brandon Johnson's police budget cuts would deal 'devastating blow' to reform push, federal monitor says
The proposed budget cuts would be a step backward for the CPD reform process at a pivotal point — just when progress is ...
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Chicago Police Superintendent Snelling pledges support for consent decree amid concerns over staffing cuts
Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defended the department's 2025 budget today amid concerns that widespread staffing cuts ...
Chicago Council Unanimously Nixes Mayor’s Property Tax Hike
The Chicago City Council on Thursday rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to raise property taxes by $300 million that would ...
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Chicago area public transit agencies approve 2025 operating budgets
The CTA’s budget prioritizes service enhancements and employee development while Metra’s budget includes funding for safety ...
Trump's victory and a $3.1 billion budget deficit weigh on Statehouse Democrats
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch hired a new appropriations staff director and plans on making operational changes in 2025.