Chicago Tribune warns 'Halloween comes early' with Mayor Johnson's plan to 'scare' businesses away

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed his controversial support for a 1% tax on groceries after a state tax is set to expire during a press conference. The Chicago Tribune warned on Thursday that Mayor Brandon Johnson's progressive policy proposals may scare businesses away from the already struggling city. As officials anticipate a 1.2 billion deficit, Johnson spoke to reporters on Tuesday about his plans to fix the local economy, particularly how the "billionaires and ultra-rich" can have "more skin in the game." "Everything has to be on the table. Everything has to be on the table," Johnson said of his plans.