In Springfield, Johnson says 'modest' funding boost to city would help entire state

Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches ‘modest’ Springfield wish list – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

“When Chicago succeeds, we all succeed,” House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said after meeting with Johnson. “It’s clear that the Trump Administration sees Chicago and Illinois as a top target of their cruel and chaotic agenda, so it’s critical that the leaders of our state maintain an open dialogue about how we keep Illinois moving in a better direction.”

Chicago mayor pitches ‘modest’ Springfield wish list

Mayor Brandon Johnson touted his Springfield agenda as both “modest” and beneficial to the whole state of Illinois during a short Wednesday stop to the statehouse.

In Springfield, Johnson says 'modest' funding boost to city would help entire state

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had "productive conversations" with state leaders Wednesday as he made a pitch for what he called a "modest" request for additional financial assistance for the city, his office said. His meeting with key powerbrokers at the statehouse — Gov. JB Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch — comes as the city faces a projected budget shortfall next year exceeding $1 b…

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