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Dorval Carter and Rebekah Scheinfeld speak at a City Club of Chicago luncheon (via CityClub-Chicago.org)

On Monday, CTA President Dorval Carter and Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld discussed how improvements to Chicago’s public transit systems and infrastructure have helped spur development and economic growth in the city.

08/14/2017 - 2:51pm

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Cardinal Cupich tells City Club time for ‘swift’ action on violence

Cardinal Cupich speaks at City Club of Chicago (Video Parachute)

The Roman Catholic Church plans to find ways to work more effectively with other civic leaders and organizations to combat gun violence in Chicago and to push for new laws that ban military-style weapons, Cardinal Blase Cupich told members of the City Club of Chicago on Monday.

07/18/2017 - 12:06pm

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Tollway executive director: We’re 12 to 18 months away from a definitive plan for more I-PASS interoperability

Greg Bedalov speaks at the City Club of Chicago (Video Parachute)

While speaking at the City Club of Chicago on Thursday, Illinois Tollway Executive Director Greg Bedalov said his agency is working on expanding the interoperability of the I-PASS system to allow consumers to use their transponders to pay for more than just tolls.

05/19/2017 - 12:00pm

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Q&A with David Marzahl, President & CEO of the Center for Economic Progress

The arrival of tax day can be a stressful time for many individuals. It can be particularly troublesome for low-income families who struggle to pay the high fees associated with have their tax returns prepared by paid tax professionals and seek advances on anticipated returns. David Marzahl and the Center for Economic Progress (CEP) seek to solve those problems by providing low-income and working families with free trusted tax and financial services.

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Cook County Health to buy piece of struggling insurer's Medicaid biz
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Retailers say beverage sales down as much as 47 percent due to soda tax
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Rahm touts Chicago's 'midwestern work ethic' in push for Amazon HQ
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State expects solid dividends from Asia trade trip

State expects solid dividends from Asia trade trip
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Rauner mostly quiet as Senate nears vote on Obamacare repeal

Rauner mostly quiet as Senate nears vote on Obamacare repeal
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R.J. Melman named president of Lettuce Entertain You

R.J. Melman named president of Lettuce Entertain You
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You're not imagining it, Cook County: Property values still lag here

You're not imagining it, Cook County: Property values still lag here
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AG candidate Raoul apologizes for ‘bad characterization’ of opponent

AG candidate Raoul apologizes for ‘bad characterization’ of opponent
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Kwame Raoul makes it official: He’s running for attorney general

Kwame Raoul makes it official: He’s running for attorney general
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Rogers Park Target store and apartments ready to rise

Rogers Park Target store and apartments ready to rise
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Retail block near Fulton Market sells for $13.6 million

Retail block near Fulton Market sells for $13.6 million
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Study: Most states would take a hit from GOP health bill
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Rauner signs civil asset forfeiture reform bill

Rauner signs civil asset forfeiture reform bill
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Home prices up, sales volume down in August

Home prices up, sales volume down in August
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Emanuel invites Chicago ‘nominations’ for site of Amazon’s HQ2

Emanuel invites Chicago ‘nominations’ for site of Amazon’s HQ2
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Illinois Medical District to get largest ambulance garage in Cook County

Illinois Medical District to get largest ambulance garage in Cook County
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Art Institute school taps new board chair

Art Institute school taps new board chair
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NU law school dean stepping down

NU law school dean stepping down
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Republican McClure will run against McCann in the 50th Senate district

Republican McClure will run against McCann in the 50th Senate district
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Opinion: Six reasons why chasing Amazon is a bad idea

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'Fast Eddie' Vrdolyak, associate pocketed $10 million in unauthorized tobacco fees, prosecutors say

'Fast Eddie' Vrdolyak, associate pocketed $10 million in unauthorized tobacco fees, prosecutors say
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Chicago exploring pilot ‘tiny houses’ project to help homeless

Chicago exploring pilot ‘tiny houses’ project to help homeless
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Sources: Durkin, Kimme eyeing House GOP staff change

Sources: Durkin, Kimme eyeing House GOP staff change
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Natalino's building sells for $3.45 million, apartments planned by summer

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A look at the planned Lakeview Low-Line pedestrian path

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