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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle presents her 2025 budget proposal on Oct. 10, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Toni Preckwinkle unveils $9.89 billion Cook County budget

October 10, 2024 at 4:34 p.m.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled her $9.89 billion 2025 budget proposal Wednesday, closing a $218 million projected budget shortfall without tax or fee hikes, program cuts, or layoffs.

Regina Jones speaks along with representatives from the Chicago Teachers Union, ACRE, HOPE Center, Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, North Side Action for Justice, along with CPS parents as they gather to announce their plan for a “Revenue Recovery Package” which they believe will provide greater funding for the city of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools on Oct 9, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

CPS, teachers union set sights on special property tax districts to plug schools’ budget hole with different visions

October 9, 2024 at 6:42 p.m.

Both CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and CTU leadership called this week to use property tax dollars collected to spur economic development projects to help cover the district’s budget.

Republican Bob Fioretti and Democrat Eileen O'Neill Burke are the main candidates running to take over as Cook County state's attorney. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

O’Neill Burke focuses on experience, Fioretti on migrant crime as they vie for Cook County state’s attorney

October 9, 2024 at 8:46 a.m.

Either candidates' victory will bring a noticeable departure from the sometimes-contentious but unquestionably progressive reforms implemented by outgoing Democratic State's Attorney Kim Foxx.

Ald. Bill Conway, 34th, speaks during a City Council meeting on Sept. 18, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Chicago police chase crash set to cost taxpayers another $1.7M in settlement

October 2, 2024 at 4:36 p.m.

The settlement stems from a “willful and wanton pursuit” by Chicago police, city attorney Margaret Mendenhall Casey told aldermen.

The intersection of 19th Street and Ashland Avenue in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

A 685-acre tiff: Council, community divided on future of Pilsen taxing district

September 27, 2024 at 6:10 a.m.

The anti-TIF sentiment bubbling through the neighborhood puts Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, a firebrand City Council ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, in an uncomfortable spot.

Remnants of the old U.S. Steel South Works manufacturing site in Chicago, pictured on March. 2, 2021. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Cook County creates new property tax break for quantum computing businesses

October 22, 2024 at 9:22 a.m.

The tax break for the quantum computer development passed the same week the board held a hearing about how to grant relief to county residents with growing property tax bills.

Chicago Ald. David Moore, 17th, comments on ShotSpotter during a Chicago City Council meeting on May 22, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

ShotSpotter fight continues as detection system’s days in Chicago dwindle

September 16, 2024 at 5:49 p.m.

Wednesday's City Council meeting could offer two chances for aldermen to voice their support for ShotSpotter.

Buildings along South Dearborn Street are lit by the sun in the Loop on Sept. 5, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Cook County assessor says downtown ‘doom loop’ fears are overblown

September 5, 2024 at 5:55 p.m.

Kaegi said he worries more about “other people worrying about it,” predicting that worst-case scenario is “not going to play out in Chicago.”

The Obama Presidential Center is reflected in the West Lagoon in Chicago's Jackson Park on Sept. 4, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Obama Foundation fundraising slows; new museum teaser video released

April 6, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

The Obama Foundation paid the joint venture of construction companies building the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park about $270 million between 2019 and 2023, according to annual financial report.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a City Council meeting at City Hall on July 17, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago faces nearly $1 billion budget gap in 2025: ‘There are sacrifices that will be made’

August 29, 2024 at 6:55 p.m.

The daunting gap must be closed by cutting costs and adding revenue. Aldermen said they anticipate Chicagoans will soon face a mix of new taxes, fees and other money-raising efforts.

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