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North Chicago council approves FY2026 budget
Summary
The council approved the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget on April 21; the vote was recorded with one dissenting vote from Alderman January.
The North Chicago City Council approved the fiscal year 2026 budget on April 21 after a motion by Alderman Allen and a second by Alderman Evans.
Roll-call voting recorded the measure as passed: Alderman Murphy, Alderman Jackson, Alderman Coleman, Alderman Evans, Alderman Allen and Alderman Smith voted "Aye." Alderman January registered "No." Mayor Rockingham declared the motion carried.
Council members did not raise additional questions during the meeting about the document on the floor. Staff earlier told the council the budget includes funding for an appearance code process tied to downtown commercial improvements and other city priorities.
Next steps: the approved FY2026 budget becomes the city’s financial plan for the coming fiscal year and staff will proceed with implementation and detailed departmental allocations reported through regular financial channels.
