| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 5, 2026, 4:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Nov. 5, 2026, 4:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2026/11/05/chicago-dcase-culture-arts-spending-2027-budget-events |
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Funding for the department that puts on Chicago’s large-scale events, such as
Jazz Festival and Taste of Chicago, would remain essentially flat under Mayor
Brandon Johnson’s [ _proposed 2027 budget_ ][1] .
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is set to receive about
$62.5 million n...