Tag: corruption


  • Chicago’s $5 Billion Budget Bloat: Why the Windy City Outspends Los Angeles

    Chicago, long celebrated for its towering skyline, deep-dish pizza, and storied history, now carries a dubious distinction: an annual operating budget that is a staggering $5 billion higher than that of Los Angeles. The discrepancy begs a critical question—why does the Second City, with a smaller population and arguably fewer sprawling responsibilities, spend so much…