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Hyde Park Boutique Bridges Old with New

Chicago Talks, November 12, 2015

Stamp’Lays, a store/salon owned by Kimberly Stampley, sits nuzzled in the middle of a block…

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48th Ward TIF Illumination Set For June 18

Chicago Talks, June 13, 2014

The TIF Illumination Project of the CivicLab will be visiting the 48th Ward on Wednesday,…

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Pilsen: Neighborhood Home to ‘Greenest Street in America’

Chicago Talks, November 11, 2012

The Chicago Department of Transportation unveiled the Cermak/Blue Island Sustainable Streetscape on Oct. 9, 2012,…

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City Council Votes to End 8 TIFs; $9 Million Diverted to City, CPS

Chicago Talks, November 9, 2012

On Thursday the Chicago City Council voted to recommend ending eight tax increment financing districts,…

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Crains Reports Unique Profit-Sharing TIF Proposal

Chicago Talks, January 19, 2012

Andrew L. Wang, reporting for Crain’s details a proposal in front of the Chicago City Council…

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Chicago’s TIF “Slush Fund” Causes Brain Freeze

Chicago Talks, November 12, 2011

The Grassroots Collaborative recently introduced the Responsible Budget Ordinance (RBO), which presents a plan to return hundreds of millions of dollars to the city’s budget, schools, parks, and libraries; thus, helping to address the enormous budget crises facing Chicago with a revenue solution over job cuts.

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TIF Surplus Met With Questions from Aldermen

Chicago Talks, October 31, 2011

Carole Brown, chair of Chicago’s TIF Reform Task Force, said Monday that the city has…

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Roseland One Step Closer to Full-Service Grocery Store

Chicago Talks, October 24, 2011

Roseland and West Pullman residents are one step closer to their first full-service grocery store….

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Opinion

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    by Cynthia Alaniz
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    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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