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Following Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s FY2017 budget address, Civic Federation President Laurence Msall spoke with a pool of reporters about the finances of both the City of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools. He called the Mayor’s proposed budget “good news” for the City but cautioned that Chicago is not out of the woods yet. Msall also called for more details on how the recently signed teachers’ contract would be funded.
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City of Chicago Finances
DNA Info: Rahm Expands Youth Programs, Neighborhood Investment In 2017 Budget
Reuters: Chicago mayor touts budget as sign of improved fiscal health
WTTW Chicago Tonight: Mayor Presents Budget ‘Unlike Any Other’
CBS 2: Rahm Emanuel’s New City Spending Plan Called ‘Good News Budget’
WGN: Mayor Emanuel unveils 2017 budget to City Council
Progress Illinois: Emanuel Unveils 'Good News' 2017 Budget; Critics Press For Progressive Revenues
ABC 7: Mayor Emanuel Outlines 2017 Budget Proposal
Chicago Tribune: Emanuel third-term push comes into focus as he tackles key issues
WBBM News Radio: Watchdog Sees “Good News Budget” From Mayor, But Still Seeking Details
USA Today: After tough year, Chicago Mayor Emanuel shows sign of political rebound
Chicago Public Schools Finances
Reuters: Chicago mayor buys peace with teachers, fiscal impact uncertain
WTTW Chicago Tonight: CTU, CPS Agree to Contract, Full Cost Remains Unclear
Chicago Tribune: Costs of deal with Chicago Teachers Union not yet clear
The Bond Buyer: Chicago Schools' Labor Deal Boosted by TIF Infusion
DNA Info: Here's What Chicago Teachers Won & Lost In Contract Deal