ChicagoOct 23, 2025Johnson’s $1B TIF sweep sparks aldermanic revolt over schools “bailout”Mayor’s record surplus plan for development funds faces backlash for draining cash from neighborhood projects
ChicagoDec 3, 2025Watchdog warns Chicago’s $1B tax surplus budget sweep creates long-term costsCivic Federation’s report noted Johnson’s record surplus props up budgets, while starving neighborhood projects