| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 29, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | April 29, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/29/overtime-cost-chicago-taxpayers-5444m-2025-including-2858m-police-down-63-last-year |
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Chicago taxpayers spent approximately $544.4 million on employee overtime in
2025 — 6.3% less than in 2024, with more than half of the total amount used to
compensate Chicago Police Department officers for working extra hours, according
to records obtained by WTTW News.
The $544.4 million includes ...