| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 28, 2026, 1:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 28, 2026, 1:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/28/chicago-police-department-overspent-its-budget-5205m-2023-2025-data |
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The Chicago Police Department spent $520.5 million more than its City Council-
approved budget between 2023-2025 — and is on track to exceed its budget for a
sixth straight year, records show.
Mayor Brandon Johnson, who took office mid 2023, proposed a spending plan for
2027 that would increase CPD...