David Greising: The problem with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s community safety fund plan
Mayor Brandon Johnson isn’t putting big new money toward public safety programs; he just doesn't want voters to foot the bill.
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David Greising: Chicago government can’t afford to shut down. We need good-faith budget negotiations.
The Chicago budget fight is a classic political standoff, and the major players on both sides need to work through their differences.
David Greising: Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on the transit bill. He needs to do that with pensions.
Illinois must keep an eye on the way Gov. JB Pritzker handles pension reform, which is the next long-standing concern on the state’s agenda.
Civic leaders: State lawmakers should reject massive pension benefit sweetener
A union-backed pension proposal would saddle Illinois taxpayers with $80 billion-plus in additional pension contributions.
David Greising: Many of the ideas for closing Chicago’s budget gap won’t make a dent
About half the task force's ideas won't make much difference. Some are not politically likely or do not fall within the mayor's progressive agenda.
David Greising: Gov. JB Pritzker should keep his attention on the work needed to offset Donald Trump’s actions
When Gov JB Pritzker gets distracted by the rhetoric about the guard, he risks taking his eyes off mitigating damage from Donald Trump's other actions.
David Greising: With the National Guard in the offing, what is the status of Chicago’s crime problem?
Donald Trump may have lawless intent. But that hardly means Chicagoans should accept the level of lawlessness on the city’s streets.
David Greising: Without more political finesse, the mayor’s revenue ideas will never become reality
The mayor's ideas to plug the budget deficit will likely fail because he has failed to develop effective relations with government leaders.
Civic leaders: The mayor and City Council should use these 10 principles to steer Chicago to fiscal stability
Instead of fighting over a shrinking resource pie, the city must grow that pie by promoting more business and population growth.
David Greising: Chicago aldermanic privilege raises its stubborn head again. This time against granny flats
Thanks to pushback from “Bungalow Belt” aldermen, a yearslong push to allow coach houses and basement apartments in Chicago will need to wait.