The city’s IT department has undergone various organizational shifts over the years, merging with the fleet and facilities management department in 2020 to form the combined Department of Assets, Information […]
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Department of Streets and Sanitation – BGA Policy 2027 Budget Snapshot
One of the city’s highest-profile departments in terms of day-to-day public services, the Department of Streets and Sanitation handles garbage, recycling, street cleaning, tree trimming, and other public infrastructure services. […]
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Chicago Police Department – BGA Policy 2027 Budget Snapshot
The Chicago Police Department is by far the largest city department, in terms of both headcount and budgeted appropriations. CPD positions make up 38.3% of the city’s total budgeted headcount […]
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Chicago Department of Public Health – BGA Policy 2027 Budget Snapshot
The city’s public health department provides a wide range of services across the city, including infectious disease prevention, mental health services, and food sanitation and nutrition programs. As a heavily […]
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BGA Executive Summary: First Time Weapon Offense Program
A joint study by BGA Policy and Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts provides the fullest picture of the successes and limitations of Illinois’ First Time Weapon Offense Program (FTWOP). This program allows for Illinoisans charged with eligible, non-violent offenses to limit their involvement with the criminal legal system. While eligibility has expanded, the study found issues like significant data gaps, underutilization and the ability of the state’s attorney to prevent people from participating.
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Department of Fleet and Facility Management – BGA Policy 2027 Budget Snapshot
FFM is the city’s primary maintenance department, responsible for the motor pool and physical property management. The department was briefly merged with the IT department under Lori Lightfoot before the […]
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Department of Buildings – BGA Policy 2027 Budget Snapshot
The Department of Buildings is responsible for enforcing Chicago’s building code, including permitting, inspections, trade licensing, and enforcement actions. [budget-graphic id=”summary”] Departmental Highlights Historical Context From 2011-2026, DoB’s budget grew […]
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Department of Environment – BGA Policy 2027 Budget Snapshot
Re-established after being dissolved under the Emanuel administration, the Department of Environment underwent a dramatic expansion of headcount and appropriations in the 2026 budget. This will be its second year […]
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Department of Aviation – BGA Policy 2027 Budget Snapshot
Responsible for the city’s airport operations, the Chicago Department of Aviation is a largely self-funded section of the budget, relying on the city’s two airport funds and on state and […]
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Department of Finance – BGA Policy 2027 Budget Snapshot
The Department of Finance in its modern form was established in the 2012 budget year. Historical comparisons and averages below therefore use 2012 as the starting point, rather than 2011 […]