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    Mayor Brandon Johnson Proposes $17.6B 2027 Budget With Corporate Head Tax and $481M Borrowing Plan

    Mayor Brandon Johnson is scheduled to deliver his 2027 budget address on Wednesday, proposing a revived corporate head tax and $481M in borrowing for police misconduct lawsuits amid early pushback from City Council members.

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    Mayoral Hopefuls File Petitions for February Ballot as Alders Stall Johnson Nominees

    Candidates began filing nominating petitions for Chicago's February mayoral election on Monday while Mayor Brandon Johnson faced resistance from City Council members over key appointments and the 2027 budget.