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The city of Chicago has spent $224.4M on overtime for members of the Chicago Police Department during the first nine months of 2026 — 12% more than the entire annual budget the Chicago City Council set aside for police overtime as part of the city’s spending plan.
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Chicago Spent $224.4M on Police Overtime in 9 Months, 12% More Than Its Annual Overtime Budget: Watchdog
CPD has exceeded its annual overtime budget for the 10th straight year, despite repeated promises from Mayor Brandon Johnson to reign in police overtime spending, according to a database published by ...