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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s infrastructure borrowing plan stalled by City Council opponents
Aldermen used a parliamentary maneuver to stall the scheduled vote on the $830 million bond that Johnson wants to use to pay for a variety of infrastructure projects.
Critics stall final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond issue for infrastructure projects
The mayor's bond plan has sparked intense debate over its potential long-term impact on the city's finances, in particular after recent credit downgrades.
City Council delays mayor’s $830M bond plan for infrastructure projects
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow $830 million for maintenance and infrastructure projects around the city was tabled Wednesday after debate on the floor of the City Council chambers. WGN's Dana Rebik reports on the bond plan and other measures that hit the floor in front of City Council today.
Chicago City Council to consider 2 multimillion-dollar settlements, plan to borrow $830M
The City Council will consider two multimillion-dollar settlements and a plan to borrow $830 million for maintenance and infrastructure projects on Wednesday. The biggest concern for Chicago alders is how the city will pay the money back.
Chicago City Council delays vote on $830 million bond plan
Opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to issue $830 million in bonds to fund various infrastructure projects stalled a final vote on Wednesday over objections to its 30-year repayment schedule.
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Chicago mayor wants to borrow $830M, which could benefit his Chicago Teachers Union cronies
Mayor Brandon Johnson asked to borrow $830 million one day after the city’s credit rating dipping to near-junk status. He ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson's $830 million bond issue facing pushback from some aldermen
Any two members of the City Council could use a parliamentary maneuver on Wednesday to delay a final vote on the mayor's plan ...
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Mayor Johnson to Form Task Force to Rid CPD of Extremist Groups, After 8 Month Delay
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg urged Mayor Brandon Johnson in July to form a task force as part of an effort to ...
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Chicago mayor's office gives inside look at 'gift room' after watchdog report flagged ethical concerns
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a 20-second video showing the inside of the city's "gift room" in an attempt at ...
Chicago inspector general accuses Mayor Johnson and former Mayor Lightfoot of interfering with investigations
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, ...
After monthlong delay, Mayor Brandon Johnson names final member of school board
Johnson is naming CPS parent Cydney Wallace to represent parts of five neighborhoods on the partly elected, partly appointed ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson escalates push for CPS to pick up pension payment, borrow more money
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is instructing the school board to move ahead on accepting the costs of a $175 million pension payment that has been a political hot potato between City Hall and ...
Mayor Johnson discusses mass exodus of senior staffers, upcoming testimony on sanctuary laws
In his first public comments since the announced departure of three city agency bosses, Johnson said, "there might be more ...
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World Business Chicago plans Japan trip around Cubs game
Though Mayor Brandon Johnson, originally touted as a participant, now says he's staying home because of a scheduling conflict ...
Frustrated Chicago residents fed up with spending on illegal immigrants, call for Republican leadership
Chicago residents said Democrat city officials care more about illegal immigrants than American citizens living in the city ...
Is Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events on the ropes?
The department has lost about a quarter of its staff in the last year. Other signs point to problems at DCASE, which helps ...