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Sorry Mr. Mayor: We Do Have A Spending Problem
Last week, at an event in Uptown, Mayor Johnson said: “We don’t have a spending problem, we have a revenue problem.” The remark was tied to the release…
Sep 22
2
Chicago Pensions: A Lesson from France
What France’s pension crisis potentially teaches us about Chicago’s future.
Sep 15
7
One Budget Down, One Budget To Go
Time to shift from CPS to City.
Sep 8
3
August 2025
Call To Action: Call Your School Board Representative
Budget vote is set for Thursday.
Aug 25
Chicago Public Schools Budget Update
The mayor and CTU put their own motives first, under the guise of caring for our kids.
Aug 18
1
Crunching The Numbers
CPS budget is due by end of month.
Aug 11
1
Tier 2 Pensions Become A Tier Too Expensive...
On Friday afternoon, Governor Pritzker quietly signed House Bill 3657, significantly enhancing benefits for "Tier 2" police and fire pensions…
Aug 4
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July 2025
To Tax or Not To Tax?
Mayor Johnson's administration says yes, but he says no.
Jul 28
3
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Last Week's City Council Highlights
City Council continues to show signs of divide
Jul 21
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Rules For Thee, Not For Me
Despite branding itself as different, the new "machine" brings the same old double standards.
Jul 14
4
What's The North Star?
What are we ultimately working toward together?
Jul 7
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June 2025
"Show Me The Money"
And a quick update on the first six months of the CCSAO
Jun 30
2
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