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Emanuel's Budget Includes Property Tax Hike, Ride-Sharing Fees

Posted on September 23, 2015

WTTW's Chicago Tonight

This segment and adjoining article examine the proposed City of Chicago FY2016 budget released September 22, which includes a property tax increase to address the City’s unfunded pension liabilities. The Civic Federation said Chicago Public Schools and the State of Illinois are in similar financial positions, which could add to the taxpayer burden.