If the economy continues to tank, the city budget could fall $200 million short by year's end, the mayor's top aide said today. A quarter of the way ...
Chicago Tribune | Hal Dardick | Posted 02.02.2009 | Chicago
City government took in tens of millions of dollars less in 2008 than it predicted just a few months ago, which will force further cost-saving measure...
Chicago Public Radio | Tony Arnold | Posted 11.27.2008 | Chicago
Budget hearings continue this morning as Chicago aldermen try to find ways to make up a $469-million deficit. One of the suggestions for bringing in ...
AP | Posted 11.15.2008 | Chicago
Mayor Richard Daley has announced a pared down budget for the city of Chicago that looks to cover a $469 million shortfall. And the mayor told city l...
Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 11.02.2008 | Chicago
Chicago aldermen were asked today to give quickie approval to Mayor Daley's $2.5 billion plan to privatize Midway Airport on blind faith -- without an...
Chicago Tribune | Dan Mihalopoulos | Posted 11.02.2008 | Chicago
UPDATE The meeting didn't clarify much for aldermen, the Tribune reports. Aldermen who attended a closed-door briefing at City Hall this morning sa...
Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 10.16.2008 | Chicago
If too many cooks spoil the broth, the solution to Chicago's budget crisis will be one spoiled stew. Aldermen, union leaders and civic watchdogs are ...
Chicago Tribune | Hal Dardick | Posted 04.06.2009 | Chicago