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Still Sore Over Budget Battle, Mayor Warns Chicago Could Face Financial Crisis

City Council’s budget plan replaces proposed corporate taxes with uncertain revenue measures, risking a $163 million shortfall and potential midyear service cuts, officials warn.

At a Lakeview town hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson touted his housing initiatives while outlining how the council-backed alternative budget could create a $163 million shortfall.

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Block Club Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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