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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: How Will Mayor Johnson Close Chicago’s Budget Gap?
Description: Budget season has officially begun! Mayor Brandon Johnson released his first budget forecast last week, kicking off his first budget process with a gap that was larger than previously predicted. WBEZ City Hall reporter Mariah Woelfel tells lead producer Simone Alicea what to watch out for and why it matters.Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicagoYou can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246