CHICAGO — Aldermen approved sweeping cuts in Calumet City, but the mayor says the city may have to slash deeper and even layoff police officers.
Michelle Qualkinbush says cutting 11 police officers would save the city $581,000.
The head of the police union there says they’ve offered to help trim $800,000 by deferring bonuses, raises and vacation pay.
The mayor says that’s just delaying the inevitable.
Aldermen did agree Thursday night to cut $260,000 from the budget by cutting staff and salaries for city workers.
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