The Chicago Reporter

Paying for Preparedness

Between 1998 and 2002, budgets increased every year for the Fire Department and the 911 Center—two of the City of Chicago agencies responsible for emergency response. But the Department of Public Health budget has been trimmed the last two years.



Source: City of Chicago Office of Budget and Management; analyzed by The Chicago Reporter.

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