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Millions more to fight crime and homelessness, help immigrants: Lightfoot makes case for ‘bold’ 2023 budget

Por: Chicago Sun Times Politics October 03, 2022

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot urged the City Council Monday to “be bold with me” and “to continue to right historic wrongs” that have created two Chicagos: one for the haves, the other for the have-nots. Delivering the 2023 budget address that will serve as her reelection platform, Lightfoot called for new and continued investments intended to ease the intransigent problems of violence, homelessness and poverty.“Neglect is not only morally... + full article



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