Commentary: Many of the ideas for closing Chicago’s budget gap won’t make a dent – Chicago Tribune*

David Greising, of the Better Government Association: "About half the task force’s ideas are not big enough to make much difference, some are not politically likely, and a third group does not fall within (Mayor Brandon) Johnson’s progressive agenda. Add to that Johnson’s lack of dealmaking skills, and it’s evident many of these ideas won’t move far beyond the task force’s printed pages. "