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Coverage dated October 26, 2026

Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax

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Chicago city leaders began intense budget negotiations on Monday, facing significant opposition from alders regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed equitable employer tax and overall spending plan.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    City Council begins hearings on Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Chicago's budget battle heats up Monday as City Council hearings get underway.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Budget hearings begin Monday for Mayor Johnson's $17.6B budget proposal (opens WGN Chicago)

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    Chicago city leaders are debating Mayor Brandon Johnson's controversial $17.6 billion budget proposal, which aims to address an $882 million deficit through measures such as a new equitable employer tax and increased spending.

  3. WGN Chicago

    Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    Chicago city leaders began intense budget negotiations on Monday, facing significant opposition from alders regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed equitable employer tax and overall spending plan.

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