Politics & Government
Chicago City Council Approves Nearly $80 Million To Cover Settlements In 7 Lawsuits
Cases range from the city botching corporate contracts to mishandling cases of people in need to police misconduct allegations.
May 22, 2025
Tens of millions of taxpayer dollars were approved on Wednesday to pay out settlements to people suing the city of Chicago.
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The City Council approved $80 million in payouts in seven lawsuits on Wedneday, prompting some aldermen to sound the alarm that this has to stop.
City lawyers said if these cases went to trial, juries could make it even costlier for Chicago taxpayers.
