Proposal would cut pay for Chicago politicians to fund coronavirus response – Illinois Policy Institute

One elected official is calling for all 50 Chicago aldermen, as well as the mayor, city clerk and city treasurer, to forgo their paychecks for 15 days. Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez, 15th Ward, said the move would generate nearly $375,000 to purchase protective gear and other supplies for first responders.

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