4 ways Chicago’s 2025 budget fails, plus hikes property taxes – Illinois Policy

November 3, 2024

Considering the persistent obstacles ahead, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget failed to include any request for pension reform. Without any attempt to reform the city’s unsustainable pension system, Johnson won’t be able to provide Chicago with the long-term financial stability it needs.

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