Johnson's "Protecting Chicago" Budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget, dubbed "Protecting Chicago," proposes nearly $500 million in tax hikes to cover a $1.15 billion deficit.
The budget includes taxes on Artificial Intelligence, Uber rides, and companies with over 100 employees as major revenue sources.
- Tax hikes: nearly $500 million
- Deficit: $1.15 billion
- Corporate fund: $6.1 billion, a $270 million increase from last year
- Personnel expenditures: 14% increase, or $496.1 million
Illinois' comeback story starts here.
Author's summary: Johnson's budget proposes tax hikes to cover deficit.
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