The spending plan could pass this week, a timeline Johnson argued Monday night leaves his team with too little opportunity to vet it.
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Chicago Tribune

Aldermen turn to bag tax, ads on bridge houses to try to balance budget

Aldermen attempting to pass their own 2026 Chicago budget over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s objections revealed Tuesday morning that they will try to balance their plan with increases in liquor taxes, plastic bag fees and Uber charges, along with millions from ads on downtown bridge houses and legalized video gambling.

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