Members of Chicago City Council handed out toys at the annual “Christmas in the Wards” event, while facing a delayed budget vote for 2025. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.3 billion budget proposal, including a $68 million property tax increase, is causing division among council members, who must make tough decisions on program cuts before the Dec. 31 deadline. The council aims to pass the budget on Monday, with uncertainty surrounding the outcome as discussions continue.
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