| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 21, 2026, 5:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 21, 2026, 5:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/21/johnson-touts-176b-proposed-budget-2027-let-us-plant-seeds-fair-chicago |
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Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his proposed 2027 spending plan Wednesday,
seeking to frame the debate over the $17.6 billion budget as a choice between
the status quo that has left too many Chicagoans scrambling to make ends meet
and enriching those who need it the least.
“We do not have to accept ...