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Department of Environment – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Procurement Services – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Office of Inspector General – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Water Management – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Buildings – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Technology and Innovation – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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2026 Preliminary Budget Overview

Mayor Brandon Johnson released his proposed 2026 budget for the City of Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 16. As in previous years, ...
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Department of Streets and Sanitation – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Department of Fleet and Facility Management – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Chicago Department of Transportation – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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Budget vs. Actual Spend: Chicago Police Only City Department to Overspend Local Funds Three Years Running

Explore the Chicago police budget and learn how the department consistently overspends its budget from 2022 to 2024.
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Department of Finance – BGA Policy 2026 Budget Snapshot

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