POLITICSJul 17 · 21:07 UTCABC7 CHICAGOCraig Wall

Chicago mayor, City Council coalition trade blame over projected $98 million budget shortfall

Chicago mayor and City Council budget accountability coalition members are blaming each other for a projected $98 million midyear budget shortfall, which could lead to layoffs of city employees including police officers this fall.

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