Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveiled an $8.35 billion city budget Wednesday that holds the line on property taxes and relies on increased revenue from speed cameras, savings through attrition and general belt-tightening to balance the books. Other than a few aldermen calling for more funding for police officers, the City Council reacted to his 2013 budget with aplomb. By the time the proposal comes to the floor for a vote, Emanuel is likely to find at least a simple majority from his 50-member council. Last year, his budget passed unanimously. But the council isn't the mayor's manifest problem this year. It's the General Assembly in Springfield, Ill. 62706. While Emanuel can coast for two more years,...
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