Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot’s $12.8 billion budget Nov 30, 2020 | coronavirus, Mental Health, Top Stories The Chicago City Council signed off last week on Mayor Lori Lightfoot's $12.8 billion “pandemic” budget.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.