| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 17, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 17, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/17/chicago-spent-137m-police-overtime-6-months-nearly-70-its-annual-overtime-budget |
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The city of Chicago spent $136.9 million on overtime for members of the Chicago
Police Department during the first half of 2026 — nearly 70% of the entire
budget the Chicago City Council set aside for police overtime as part of the
city’s spending plan, according to records published by the city’s w...