What’s Next for the City Budget? Plus, Chicago Theaters Hush on DEI

Earlier this week, the City Council Finance Committee voted 25-10 to reject the mayor’s budget proposal . Alders pushed back on a corporate head tax and borrowing for police settlements . The mayor said he would veto increases to garbage fees and grocery or property taxes . So what's next as the deadline to pass a budget draws closer? We ask The Tribune’s Jake Sheridan and WBEZ’s Mike Davis. Plus, five years after nationwide calls to further diversify theaters, has anything changed ? Good news: "Mika Scrooge" at ETA Theatre , "Sister Act" at Drury Lane , and Craig Dellimore and Ray Long honored Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this November 21st episode: The Auditorium Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Chicago Symphony Orchestra Joffrey Ballet Simply Eloped MUBI Become a member of City Cast Chicago . Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE