Chicago alderman argues ‘ShotSpotter ‘fulfills what it’s meant to do’
Chicago Ald. Chris Taliaferro is skeptical of new city data that highlights how gunshot detection operator ShotSpotter did ...
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Democrat O'Neill Burke, Republican Fioretti vie for open Cook County State's Attorney seat
When it comes to the controversial decision to end the city's contract with the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter, she ...
Paul Vallas: Chicago needs a nuisance ordinance, not another speeding ticket trap
Chicago leaders are preoccupied with finding ways to milk drivers for more money, while there’s virtual silence on other ...
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4 ways Chicago’s 2025 budget fails, plus hikes property taxes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget proposes a nearly $1 billion deficit. High personnel and pension costs have ...
Faith leaders: Chicago lacks checks and balances to executive power
Throughout Chicago, the people are raising their voices about a host of issues. We fear those voices are going unheard.
With Mayor Johnson expected to propose property tax increase, some residents express uncertainty
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to propose a property tax increase during Wednesday's City Council meeting, some ...
Watch Live – Mayor Brandon Johnson proposing $300 million property tax hike to help close $1 billion budget gap
Johnson campaigned on a promise not to raise property taxes, but said he was left with no choice given the city's massive ...
Mayor Johnson to announce property tax hike as part of 2025 budget despite campaign promises
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers his 2024 budget address during a City Council meeting Wednesday, he is expected to ...
Mayor says property tax hike is the answer
NO MINCING WORDS: Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a property tax hike that would generate a hefty $300 million but also allow the city to avoid layoffs or furloughs in order to plug a nearly $1 billion ...
$300M property tax hike in Chicago mayor’s 2025 budget proposal, but no layoffs
Despite continued promises not to raise property taxes stemming back to his mayoral campaign, Mayor Brandon Johnson has ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s bond refinancing plan passes after stalling effort by opponents
The City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s cost-cutting effort to refinance $1.5 billion in debt Tuesday, despite ...
Kansas City woman fatally shot while in car: Police
The woman died shortly after emergency medical personnel removed her from the vehicle in which she had been shot around 8:15 ...