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Chicago's Money Managers Need a Boost

January 16, 2026

Chicago is facing a big money problem. In 2027, the city might be short on cash by $1. 17 billion. That's a lot of money! The people in charge, called aldermen, are already working on next year's budget. But they have a big challenge ahead. A few years ago, the city created a team called COFA. This

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Chicago's Financial Future: Layoffs Loom as CFO Exits

January 8, 2026

Chicago is in a bit of a pickle. The city's top money manager is leaving, and the mayor is talking about possible job cuts. This is all happening after a recent budget showdown. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, is trying to stay positive about finding a new finance chief, but he's also warning that layof

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ShotSpotter Showdown: Chicago Aldermen Spar With Mayor Over Gunshot Detection Future

September 10, 2024

Is ShotSpotter a life-saving tool or an expensive mistake? That's the key question facing Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to phase out the controversial gunshot detection system later this month, despite strong opposition from many aldermen who see it as essential for getting police to cri

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