Paul Vallas: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget does little to move beyond Lori Lightfoot’s programs – Chicago Tribune*

"If breaking his campaign promises is the result of Johnson facing the reality of actually running the city and being responsible for its fiscal health, this more sober approach is not reflected in the management of the migrant crisis, which, if not contained, could double in cost, or in providing CPS with another massive TIF windfall without financial offsets."