Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces $882M budget gap heading into 2027

Chicago is facing a projected $882 million budget gap in 2027, according to the city’s newly released financial forecast. Mayor Brandon Johnson says the gap is significantly smaller than what the city projected one year ago, crediting several revenue measures that have outperformed expectations.

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  1. Sep 3Chicago faces $882M budget hole. How will Mayor Johnson close the gap?
  2. Sep 3Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces $882M budget gap heading into 2027

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Sun TimesLean Left· 26d ago

Mayor Johnson projects upcoming $882M deficit, vows to not balance budget 'on backs of working people'

BloombergLean Left· 26d ago

Chicago Projects $882 Million Budget Gap on Bond, Pension Costs

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WGN ChicagoCenter· 25d ago

Brandon Johnson administration projects $283.9 million reduction in 2027 budget gap, the latest on mail-in ballots

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 25d ago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces $882M budget gap heading into 2027

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 26d ago

Chicago faces $882M budget hole. How will Mayor Johnson close the gap?

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