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A Busier and More Artistic 45th Ward

Chicago Talks, October 19, 2011

Ald. John Arena said he wants to develop more dining and entertainment options in the…

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Parents, Teachers Wary of CPS Reform

Chicago Talks, October 6, 2011

  Every school day, Kimberly Perkins helps her grandson Khamari, 5, get ready for school….

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Vacant Ravenswood Hospital to be French Private School

Chicago Talks, September 16, 2011

The Chicago Plan Commission unanimously approved a proposal to build a new French multicultural and…

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More TIF Reform Needed, Community Activists Say

Chicago Talks, September 2, 2011

Curtis Black from Newstips–a Community Media Workshop blog–has a great article about the fundamental elements…

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Loretto Hospital’s TIF Project has Yielded no Jobs, AustinTalks Finds

Chicago Talks, August 15, 2011

Despite a $7.5 million tax subsidy from the city of Chicago, Loretto Hospital hasn’t created…

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Bronzeville Residents Want TIF Reform

Chicago Talks, August 10, 2011

Curtis Black from the Community Media Workshop’s Newstips blog covered Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s TIF Task Force…

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Only One Austin TIF Project Completed in Decade, AustinTalks Finds

Chicago Talks, July 13, 2011

By AustinTalks Chicago’s tax-increment financing program is designed to eradicate blight, create jobs and promote…

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Washington Park TIF Meeting Open for the Public

Chicago Talks, July 11, 2011

Interested in learning how Chicago’s tax increment financing program benefits the Washington Park neighborhood? Ald….

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