Chicago Names New CFO Amid Fiscal Crisis | Chicago News

Chicago’s new chief financial officer, Ashlee Gabrysch, brings deep expertise from Fitch Ratings to tackle the city’s $36 billion pension debt and looming budget crisis. Appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson amid a wave of departures in the finance department, Gabrysch is poised to stabilize finances ahead of a critical investors conference. With firsthand knowledge of Chicago’s fiscal hurdles—including a $90 million shortfall and recent budget battles—she’s seen as the right leader to restore investor confidence and deliver practical solutions. A decade-long advocate for Chicago’s financial health, Gabrysch is ready to lead with data-driven insight and public service grit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/68d392da8c39f43a