Commentary

Political goings-on in 2025 reflect anything but comity

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson seems intent upon running the ball down the field while his allies stand around looking for guidance. This fall, his city budget came out of left field and landed with a thud. The budget had to be rescued at the last minute by a renegade City Council majority. They will be loaded for bear in 2026, writes Laura Washington.

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