The Fran Spielman Show

Author: Chicago Sun-Times

Join veteran City Hall reporter Fran Spielman as she interviews Chicagos biggest movers and shakers. Each week, Fran sits down with a local leader, politician or policymaker to get the inside scoop on the latest news in Chicago.
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Chicago’s acting CFO Steve Mahr: Bonds, budget tensions, and pension strategy
Thursday, 26 March, 2026

Fran Spielman interviews Steve Mahr, Chicago’s newly appointed acting Chief Financial Officer, who shares his background in public service and public finance investment banking. They discuss Chicago’s recent budget stalemates, the rejection of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s corporate head tax, and warnings of a possible $160 million midyear shortfall, as well as the city’s decision to split the advanced pension payment due to delayed Cook County property taxes.