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Johnson’s proposed 2027 budget would impose a $25 monthly tax per employee on companies with more than 125 workers. The measure is expected to generate approximately $100 million annually as part of the mayor’s $17.6 billion spending plan. #chicago #mayor #business #williewilson #election

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Willie Wilson Urges Council to Reject Johnson’s Head Tax, Warns of Threat to Chicago Jobs

Johnson’s proposed 2027 budget would impose a $25 monthly tax per employee on companies with more than 125 workers. The measure is expected to generate approximately $100 million annually as part of the mayor’s $17.6 billion spending plan. #chicago #mayor #business #williewilson #election

Raynetta Greenleaf Puts Neighborhood Ownership at Center of 17th Ward Campaign

Greenleaf described the alderman’s role as a continuing exchange between City Hall and the community. #chicago #election

Chicago Resident Faces Multiple Felonies Following Grooming and Indecent Solicitation Investigation

Back in June, investigators working alongside the Sheriff's Police received initial information that alleged Gonzalez had made unlawful contact with a teenage victim. #grooming #ccso #chicago #crime

Former Illinois Railcar Management CEO Charged in $22 Million Embezzlement Case

According to prosecutors, Calomino knew the payments had not been made or that the money would not be used as represented. #embezzlement

Bryan Drew Puts Independence and Everyday Costs at Center of Illinois Comptroller Bid

The Republican attorney and small-business owner says the office should challenge questionable spending, prioritize essential-service payments and answer to taxpayers rather than political leaders. #election #illinois #comptroller

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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting

Lindop Defends Taxpayer Dollars Against Former Superintendent’s Nearly $10 Million Demand

Every $100,000 in costs actually borne by the district would equal approximately 1% of its budgeted direct operating expenditures. 3lawsuit #lindopsd92

Raynetta Greenleaf Puts Neighborhood Ownership at Center of 17th Ward Campaign

Greenleaf described the alderman’s role as a continuing exchange between City Hall and the community. #chicago #election

Letter to the Editor: Remembering Da Coach

There is nothing I can say about Mike Ditka that has not already been said. What I want to say, though, is simply “Thanks, Coach.” #chicagobears #coach #mikeditka

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