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04/18/2019 - 5:10pm

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William Towns: An Open Letter to Chicago – Elections Bring Change. Opportunity Zones Offer Promise

Source: Urban Institute of US Treasury Department data

We are on the heels of an unprecedented mayoral election in Chicago, signaling an immediate opportunity to outline the best path forward for this city. We are also anticipating the U.S. Department of Treasury’s second round of proposed guidelines for Qualified Opportunity Funds which are eagerly anticipated in the coming weeks. These guidelines advise on the best ways to put Opportunity Zones to use and represent a glaring opportunity for Chicago.

04/09/2019 - 5:24pm

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City’s public health commissioner touts success battling teen smoking during City Club appearance

Dr. Julie Morita at the City Club of Chicago (Video Parachute)

While speaking at a City Club of Chicago event Tuesday, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita touted the strides the city has made battling teen smoking. Morita said teen smoking in the city is the lowest on record thanks to an approach to the issue that focused on policy, systems and environmental change.

01/15/2019 - 3:29pm

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05/21/2019 - 4:00pm

High-speed rail advocates call Pritzker capital bill “retrograde”

High-speed rail advocates call Pritzker capital bill “retrograde”
05/21/2019 - 3:59pm

South Loop megadeveloper wooing Pritzker, Lightfoot as decision time draws near

South Loop megadeveloper wooing Pritzker, Lightfoot as decision time draws near
05/21/2019 - 3:51pm

Illinois charter school battles coming to a head as bill advances

Illinois charter school battles coming to a head as bill advances
05/21/2019 - 3:50pm

Out with (some of) the old: Track Lightfoot’s picks to run City Hall

Out with (some of) the old: Track Lightfoot’s picks to run City Hall
05/21/2019 - 3:46pm

Study finds ‘promising’ results for lung cancer detection using AI

Study finds ‘promising’ results for lung cancer detection using AI
05/21/2019 - 3:45pm

Northwestern researchers reverse age-related memory loss

Northwestern researchers reverse age-related memory loss
05/21/2019 - 3:42pm

Here’s a list of what Lori Lightfoot pledged to tackle as Chicago’s new mayor

Here’s a list of what Lori Lightfoot pledged to tackle as Chicago’s new mayor
05/21/2019 - 3:41pm

Retiring CPS teacher opens ‘ArtSpace’ in Logan Square so community can bond through art

Retiring CPS teacher opens ‘ArtSpace’ in Logan Square so community can bond through art
05/21/2019 - 3:38pm

Northbrook 3D printing startup raises $4M from Chicago’s OCA Ventures

Northbrook 3D printing startup raises $4M from Chicago’s OCA Ventures
05/21/2019 - 3:38pm

Plan to build offices above historic West Loop loft building clears key city vote

Plan to build offices above historic West Loop loft building clears key city vote
05/21/2019 - 3:37pm

On day one, Lori Lightfoot takes away aldermen’s ability to block development

On day one, Lori Lightfoot takes away aldermen’s ability to block development
05/21/2019 - 3:36pm

Global health care firm moving U.S. HQ from Chicago to Tennessee

Global health care firm moving U.S. HQ from Chicago to Tennessee
05/21/2019 - 3:31pm

General Assembly passes bill to promote renewable energy projects for universities

General Assembly passes bill to promote renewable energy projects for universities
05/21/2019 - 3:30pm

HRO chair wants to kick Chicago out of Illinois

HRO chair wants to kick Chicago out of Illinois
05/21/2019 - 3:27pm

Chicagoans paid a 67 percent premium for heat last winter

Chicagoans paid a 67 percent premium for heat last winter
05/21/2019 - 3:24pm

Trump administration sued over religious health care rule

Trump administration sued over religious health care rule
05/21/2019 - 3:23pm

Owner seeks $100 million for Northern Trust building in South Loop

Owner seeks $100 million for Northern Trust building in South Loop
05/21/2019 - 3:22pm

Phil Corboy looks to resell $6 million condo for $6.9 million

Phil Corboy looks to resell $6 million condo for $6.9 million
05/21/2019 - 3:21pm

40 years ago, America's deadliest plane crash killed 273 people at O'Hare and changed air travel forever

40 years ago, America's deadliest plane crash killed 273 people at O'Hare and changed air travel forever
05/21/2019 - 3:18pm

Illinois' marijuana market could rival Colorado's in the coming years, report finds

Illinois' marijuana market could rival Colorado's in the coming years, report finds
05/21/2019 - 3:15pm

Rookie cop training needed before retired U.S. marshal can run Lightfoot bodyguard detail?

Rookie cop training needed before retired U.S. marshal can run Lightfoot bodyguard detail?
05/21/2019 - 3:14pm

RTA chairman on agency’s piece of pie from Pritzker’s capital plan: It’s great, but not enough

RTA chairman on agency’s piece of pie from Pritzker’s capital plan: It’s great, but not enough
05/20/2019 - 4:00pm

Moody’s: Illinois one of two states unprepared to weather a recession

Moody’s: Illinois one of two states unprepared to weather a recession
05/20/2019 - 3:59pm

Poll: Six in ten Illinoisans want recreational pot treated ‘just like alcohol’

Poll: Six in ten Illinoisans want recreational pot treated ‘just like alcohol’
05/20/2019 - 3:58pm

Here's the full text of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's prepared inauguration speech

Here's the full text of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's prepared inauguration speech
05/20/2019 - 3:57pm

Lightfoot sworn in: ‘Get ready … reform is here’

Lightfoot sworn in: ‘Get ready … reform is here’
05/20/2019 - 3:57pm

Lightfoot takes city to the mountaintop. Can she deliver?

Lightfoot takes city to the mountaintop. Can she deliver?
05/20/2019 - 3:56pm

Lightfoot turns to retired U.S. marshal to lead security detail

Lightfoot turns to retired U.S. marshal to lead security detail
05/20/2019 - 3:49pm

Cook County Board Commissioner Morrison wants best for both sides of the 'Just Housing' fence

Cook County Board Commissioner Morrison wants best for both sides of the 'Just Housing' fence
05/20/2019 - 3:45pm

New Chicago City Council sworn in at Lori Lightfoot inauguration

New Chicago City Council sworn in at Lori Lightfoot inauguration

Events Tabs

Cook County Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 10:30am

118 N. Clark St., County Board Room - Rm 569, Chicago, IL

Chicago Board of Education Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 10:30am

CPS Loop Office, 42 W. Madison Street, Garden Level, Chicago, IL

Illinois Tollway Board Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 9:00am

Illinois Tollway, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

Cook County Board Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 10:00am

118 N. Clark St., County Board Room - Rm 569, Chicago, IL

Cook County Health and Hospital System Board Meeting

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 9:00am

1950 W. Polk, Conference Room 5301, Chicago, IL