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City Council scrutinizes Chicago's budget amid failed revenues and proposed CPS cuts
The Chicago City Council is scrutinizing the city's budget due to failed revenue projections and proposed cuts to the Chicago Public Schools. During a meeting, council members questioned Johnson's budget team regarding a half-year budget shortfall.
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