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Chicago’s budget crisis is easing just a bit, according to new numbers released by the mayor’s office.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel estimates the city will face a $369 million budget shortfall in 2013, nearly 50 percent less than the $741 million gap that was originally projected. It’s considered the city’s lowest budget since 2009.

Emanuel credits the progress with reforming city government to save money, cutting staff, improving debt collection, saving on health

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