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Chicago's Budget Crisis: New Fees Proposed Amid Migrant Spending

12/2/2025

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Alderman Gilbert Villegas proposed a $1.25 delivery fee to close Chicago's $1.15 billion 2026 shortfall in Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget.
Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled a $16.6 billion budget with a $21 employee head tax, which drew opposition from council members.
The alternative budget may include Johnson's cloud computing tax increases, but at a reduced rate.
Johnson's spending on over 50,000 migrants has drawn criticism, claiming it prioritizes migrants over taxpayers.

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Alderman Gilbert Villegas proposed a $1.25 delivery fee to close Chicago's $1.15 billion 2026 shortfall in Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget.
Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled a $16.6 billion budget with a $21 employee head tax, which drew opposition from council members.
The alternative budget may include Johnson's cloud computing tax increases, but at a reduced rate.
Johnson's spending on over 50,000 migrants has drawn criticism, claiming it prioritizes migrants over taxpayers.