Mayor Brandon Johnson Opposes Bears Stadium Deal, Advocates for Increased Local Government Funding
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with other suburban mayors, visited Springfield to urge the Illinois General Assembly to increase funding for local governments. This comes in response to Governor JB Pritzker's proposed budget, which maintains the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) at a flat rate, despite rising income tax collections. The mayors argue that the current funding levels are insufficient to meet their budgetary needs and provide essential services. Johnson is also advocating for the authority to levy new taxes, including a digital advertising tax and a payroll tax on large businesses. Additionally, Johnson is pushing for a plan to keep the Chicago Bears in the city, opposing a state bill that would facilitate the team's move to Arlington Heights. 
