Illinois PolicyOpinion

Mayor Johnson’s record-setting $1 billion TIF surplus highlights issues and abuse of Chicago’s Tax Increment Financing districts.

Mayor Johnson’s record-setting $1 billion TIF surplus highlights issues and abuse of Chicago’s Tax Increment Financing ...

Brandon Johnson unveils Chicago budget as city seeks to close deficit

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration wants to revive the corporate head tax on big companies and increasing other ...
Better Government Association

Budget vs. Actual Spend: Chicago Police Only City Department to Overspend Local Funds Three Years Running

Explore the Chicago police budget and learn how the department consistently overspends its budget from 2022 to 2024.
CBS News

City Council Finance Committee backs $90 million deal to settle 176 lawsuits tied to corrupt former cop Ronald Watts

A City Council committee on Monday advanced a $90 million deal to settle nearly 200 police misconduct lawsuits tied to a corrupt former police sergeant accused of framing hundreds of people on drug ...
Chicago Sun-Times

City Council Finance Committee backs $90M payout to resolve 176 lawsuits tied to corrupt cop Ronald Watts

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ABC 7 Chicago

$90M settlement tied to former Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts approved by finance committee

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A historic settlement moves closer to becoming reality as the City's finance committee tries to cut Chicago's losses on some police misconduct cases. Multi-million dollar lawsuit ...