Debt service, pensions would get 55% of proposed new spending 

Projected growth in Chicago's net appropriations 2026-2027 by category under Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed budget.

Amounts are as a share of local appropriations net of interfund transfers and proceeds of debt. Chicago appropriation ordinances do not identify interfund transfers by category. "Other Infrastructure" and Other "Public Safety" includes all non-personnel spending in those categories. "Other" includes spending on contractual services, travel, commodities, equipment and specific items and contingencies in all agencies excluding those responsible for Infrastructure and public safety.
Source: 2026 Chicago Budget Ordinance, 2027 Chicago Budget Recommendations