Aldermen pass 2026 budget in historic revolt against Mayor Brandon Johnson – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a City Council meeting about the city’s 2026 spending plan, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at City Hall in the Loop. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune) The mayor before the vote reflected on the weight of his office, even in “times of great consternation and division,” by invoking civil rights leaders and connecting their struggles with his attempt to tax the rich.
1 Comment
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
K6
4 months ago

BJ remember, No Kings !

SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE WIREPOINTS DAILY NEWSLETTER

Home Page Signup
First
Last
Check what you would like to receive:

FOLLOW US

 

WIREPOINTS ORIGINAL STORIES

WE’RE A NONPROFIT AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE.

SEARCH ALL HISTORY

CONTACT / TERMS OF USE