💰 This week, 26 alders presented a counter budget proposal to Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan, leaning on increased garbage fees and expanded rideshare fees.
The counter plan also relies on efficiencies (including operation consolidation, reduced benefits and more aggressive debt collection) to make up for excluding a corporate head tax that they oppose.
🥶 Advocate for the homeless worry that bone-chilling temps will hurt unhoused Chicagoans amid federal cuts to services. (Sun-Times)
🏛️ The feds dropped charges against Laugh Factory manager Nathan Griffin, accused in October of assaulting an immigration officer. (WTTW)
🏀 Bulls first-round draft pick Noa Essengue will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of his rookie season. (NBA)