Chicago Tribune
This editorial discusses the differing approaches of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Cook County President John Stroger in resolving budget woes and large deficits facing their respective governments. It cites the Civic Federation's estimate of a 6.1% cut in the City's personnel contingent between 2000 and 2004. The editorial also cites the Federation's estimate of a 2.2% payroll cut for Cook County over the same period.