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Cook County's $550 Million Budget Deficit Addressed Without Tax Increases or LayoffsBriefCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveils a $9.7 billion budget proposal to close a $550 million deficit without raising taxes or laying off employees.
Oct 19
- Cook County Proposes $550 Million Budget Deficit Solution Without Tax Hikes or LayoffsBrief
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveils a plan to address a $550 million budget shortfall without raising taxes or laying off employees.
Oct 18
- Cook County Proposes $550 Million Deficit Reduction Without Tax Hikes or LayoffsBrief
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveils a budget plan to close a $550 million deficit without raising taxes or laying off employees.
Oct 17
Chicago City Council Approves $260 Million Police Misconduct Settlement Amidst Veto Override AttemptBriefThe Chicago City Council has approved a historic $260.8 million settlement for police misconduct cases, while narrowly failing to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto on a debt control measure.
Oct 16
Cook County Board Approves $9.89 Billion Budget Without New TaxesBriefCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a $9.89 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, avoiding new taxes and layoffs.
Oct 15
- Cook County Proposes $9.14 Billion Budget, Avoiding Tax Hikes Amid $550 Million DeficitBrief
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveils a balanced $9.14 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024, addressing a $550 million deficit without raising taxes or cutting services.
Oct 14
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