The city of Chicago spent about $367 million on overtime for city workers in 2020, more than double what Mayor Lori Lightfoot budgeted for the year. Lightfoot’s budget department attributed the spike to the city’s COVID-19 response, civil unrest stemming from the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, and enhanced security due to the 2020 presidential election.
Related posts
-
Catholics recall 1979 Chicago papal visit, hope for new Pope Leo’s return
Among the Catholic faithful, the stunning election of Chicago-born Robert Prevost as the first American pontiff... -
India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire in US-mediated talks
India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire following U.S.-led talks to end the most... -
Canada isn’t banning older vehicles from its roadways
In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that FEMA has run out of...