Two factors outside the city’s control explain the situation: a $165 million reduction in Chicago’s share of revenues from the personal property replacement tax, and a disputed $175 million pension ...

City Hall budget officials say major sources of revenues in the city’s general fund came in far lower than anticipated.

Chicago ended 2024 with no unassigned fund balance after CPS skipped a key pension payment, leaving Mayor Johnson with less ...

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