Mayor Brandon Johnson announces plan to fill $85 million 2026 budget gap

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Aug. 25, 2026, 7 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 25, 2026, 7 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mayor-brandon-johnson-plan-2026-budget-shortfall/

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Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year. The mayor said he will refinance about $500 million in city bonds, which will save Chicago between $65 million and $71 million. The rest of the shortfall will be covered with leftover ...