Chicago mayor will soon reveal plan to close $1.15 billion budget shortfall

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will soon unveil his plan to close the city’s billion-dollar budget deficit.

The mayor’s budget proposal, coupled with a plan by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to hike its base bus and rail fare by 25 cents, could result in people who live, work and commute in Chicago paying a lot more.

“Twenty-five cents is 25 cents, but it adds up really quickly,” said CTA commuter Sydnee Alexander.

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“Not good, not good, that is not ideal,” added CTA commuter Mason Manning…

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