Finance Committee votes down Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 tax plan, putting budget in limbo

Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion spending plan for 2026 was dealt a major blow on Monday, as a key City Council ...

Mayor Johnson will push for budget vote next week, even with Finance chair opposed to head tax 'at any level'

Finance Chair Pat Dowell, a member of Brandon Johnson’s handpicked leadership team, joined Gov. JB Pritzker, business leaders ...

MetroHealth reports some financial gains amid larger budget crisis

Despite projecting a $31 million deficit for 2026, the health system posted a $6.8 million positive operating income this ...

Expert reveals 5 simple tips for creating a sustainable budget in 2026

Budgeting is a key part of financial health - but only about half of Americans feel very confident about making one ...
Crain's Chicago Business

Finance Committee rejects Johnson's revenue plan, imperiling 2026 budget

Chicago’s Finance Committee voted down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue ordinance, dealing a major setback to his $16.6 ...

WS/FCS leaders talk budget crisis prevention strategies, 26-27 budget priorities at Catty Moore’s final formal meeting

WS/FCS board members and leaders discussed what has been done and what work is underway to prevent another budget crisis.

Chicago City Council to meet after Finance Committee rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson's tax plan

The Chicago City Council was set to meet Tuesday morning, and Mayor Brandon Johnson was set to hold a town hall on the Southwest Side Tuesday night — after a key City Council committee voted down his ...
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Chicago alders reject mayor’s budget proposal, head tax in committee

The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax ...

How To Create A Simple Business Budget

Business owners need to understand how their business uses cash and how to spend the cash that comes in effectively. The best way to do that is through a budget.