Chicago alders push Mayor Johnson to implement the budget he didn’t want - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date Feb. 17, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 17, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/02/17/chicago-alders-push-mayor-johnson-to-implement-the-budget-he-didnt-want

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During budget negotiations in late 2025, a group of alders banded together to put forth an alternative budget, saying they couldn’t get behind the one the mayor had proposed. Now, they’ve created several working groups to ensure that the mayor implements the part of the budget he took issue with. _...