Where does Chicago spend $18.7B?

Explore the Chicago's budget interactively. Simulate changes. Find out where does the city's revenue come from and how the budget has changed over time.

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Quick Facts

$18.7B
Total Appropriations (FY2026)
40
City Departments
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Analyze budgets across fiscal years and track department spending trends.
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Adjust department budgets with sliders and see how changes affect the total.

What is this?

The Chicago Budget Explorer is a free, open, interactive tool for exploring the City of Chicago's budget. Built by Strong Towns Chicago, it makes budget data transparent and accessible.

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