Chicago City Wire

Former political reporter Thomas finds Lightfoot's approach to Chicago's fiscal crisis 'disingenuous'

By Adam Hochron | Sep 30, 2019

There is no doubt that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing difficult challenges when it comes to the $800 million budget deficit the city is facing, but one longtime observer of city politics said that is just part of the job she was elected to do when she took office five months ago.

Raising property taxes not the answer for Chicago's debt, former aldermanic candidate says

By Adam Hochron | Sep 30, 2019

When he ran for Chicago alderman in the last election, David Krupa said he wanted to make sure the city council was more than just a rubber stamp for the mayor.

Chicago GOP leader says bankruptcy may be city's best solution for massive debt

By Adam Hochron | Sep 30, 2019

Just five months into her term, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is already facing the prospect of finding a solution for a massive budget deficit.