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"The Finance Committee moved to reduce appropriations under Fund Code 0100-LIB from $25.9M to $22.8M for fiscal year 2027. Motion seconded by Alderman Torres. Passed 7–4. See Exhibit B for department impact analysis."
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Chicago Civic Observer
Issue #24 — July 2026
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Fiscal Policy
Library System Faces 12% Budget Cut
Finance Committee voted 7–4 to reduce library appropriations by $3.1M…
Infrastructure
$67M BRT Corridor Approved on Western Ave
Board approved the Western Avenue rapid transit project, cutting commute times for 28,000 daily riders.
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Zoning Variance Filed for 28-Story Tower
Developer SkyRise LLC requested a PD variance for 220 affordable units at 55th & Michigan Ave.
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