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Preckwinkle Engages Public In Seeking Ways To Eliminate County Budget Shortfall
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle conducted a 45-minute Internet video chat Thursday evening — looking for ways to eliminate a $267 million budget shortfall.
Emanuel Says He’s Cut Budget Shortfall In Half
As he prepares to unveil his preliminary 2013 budget today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he’s managed to cut the projected deficit in half.
CTA Says It Has Found Money To Avert Fare Hikes, Service Cuts
Chicago Transit Authority President Forrest Claypool said Wednesday that the agency has found the $80 million it needs to avert fare hikes and service cuts the rest of this year — without labor concessions.
RTA Members Worried About Metra Money Problems
Metra ended September with a $7 million shortfall, and it has some members of the Regional Transportation Authority board concerned.
Preckwinkle: Cook County Is $315 Million In The Red
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has outlined preliminary budget estimates that show county government still swimming in red ink.
Report: City Of Chicago In Serious Budget Mess
A new report by an independent research group outlines the financial crisis facing Chicago’s next mayor and City Council.
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