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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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06/18/2019 - 4:29pm

Low-wage workers can’t afford two-bedroom rentals anywhere in Illinois, report says

Low-wage workers can’t afford two-bedroom rentals anywhere in Illinois, report says
06/18/2019 - 4:24pm

Pritzker says he's proud to celebrate Pride Month in Illinois

Pritzker says he's proud to celebrate Pride Month in Illinois
06/18/2019 - 3:55pm

US sending troops to Mideast amid gulf tensions over Iran

US sending troops to Mideast amid gulf tensions over Iran
06/18/2019 - 3:53pm

Vanquished mayoral challenger Gery Chico takes on new challenge

Vanquished mayoral challenger Gery Chico takes on new challenge
06/18/2019 - 3:52pm

Kendall County GOP condemns volunteer who gave Underwood a Nazi salute

Kendall County GOP condemns volunteer who gave Underwood a Nazi salute
06/18/2019 - 3:51pm

Those new cameras on Lake Shore Drive were just up for the weekend, officials say

Those new cameras on Lake Shore Drive were just up for the weekend, officials say
06/18/2019 - 3:48pm

Furniture company Herman Miller departing the Mart for Fulton Market

Furniture company Herman Miller departing the Mart for Fulton Market
06/18/2019 - 3:46pm

Salesforce is investing $1 million in Chicago youth STEM programs

Salesforce is investing $1 million in Chicago youth STEM programs
06/18/2019 - 3:42pm

Lightfoot meets with Jamie Dimon, Fitch Ratings

Lightfoot meets with Jamie Dimon, Fitch Ratings
06/18/2019 - 3:41pm

Restore TIFs to their original, limited purpose

Restore TIFs to their original, limited purpose
06/18/2019 - 3:40pm

Advocate Aurora plans $39.8 million Lakeview center

Advocate Aurora plans $39.8 million Lakeview center
06/18/2019 - 3:39pm

WeWork hits 1 million square feet in Chicago

WeWork hits 1 million square feet in Chicago
06/18/2019 - 3:38pm

One of the great success stories in downtown Chicago real estate

One of the great success stories in downtown Chicago real estate
06/18/2019 - 3:37pm

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasts President Trump, celebrates LGBTQ’s strides at DNC gala

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasts President Trump, celebrates LGBTQ’s strides at DNC gala
06/18/2019 - 3:37pm

Ex-Ald. Proco ‘Joe’ Moreno pleads not guilty to insurance fraud

Ex-Ald. Proco ‘Joe’ Moreno pleads not guilty to insurance fraud
06/18/2019 - 3:35pm

Trump threatens to deport millions beginning next week

Trump threatens to deport millions beginning next week
06/18/2019 - 3:34pm

Hundreds of former ITT Tech students to get debt relief

Hundreds of former ITT Tech students to get debt relief
06/18/2019 - 3:33pm

Ritz-Carlton’s heron statue now nestled outside nearby firehouse

Ritz-Carlton’s heron statue now nestled outside nearby firehouse
06/18/2019 - 3:31pm

Feds seize $3.5M worth of dietary supplements from Willowbrook company

Feds seize $3.5M worth of dietary supplements from Willowbrook company
06/18/2019 - 3:29pm

Chicago cops set for trial will likely see fellow officers testify against them

Chicago cops set for trial will likely see fellow officers testify against them
06/18/2019 - 3:28pm

Truth in Accounting: Pritzker budget 'at least $4.9 billion out of balance'

Truth in Accounting: Pritzker budget 'at least $4.9 billion out of balance'
06/18/2019 - 3:25pm

“Full speed ahead:” City approves millions in public financing for long-awaited Ickes Homes redevelopment

“Full speed ahead:” City approves millions in public financing for long-awaited Ickes Homes redevelopment
06/18/2019 - 3:24pm

Candidate Lightfoot vowed to release Laquan ‘cover-up’ records; Mayor Lightfoot is refusing

Candidate Lightfoot vowed to release Laquan ‘cover-up’ records; Mayor Lightfoot is refusing
06/18/2019 - 3:23pm

Teachers union cautiously optimistic as contract negotiations get underway

Teachers union cautiously optimistic as contract negotiations get underway
06/17/2019 - 4:20pm

Biden, Buttigieg among presidential hopefuls heading to Rainbow PUSH convention

Biden, Buttigieg among presidential hopefuls heading to Rainbow PUSH convention
06/17/2019 - 4:00pm

Will the city resolve teacher and police contracts without big problems?

Will the city resolve teacher and police contracts without big problems?
06/17/2019 - 3:58pm

Lightfoot must pursue pension reform, reasonable labor contracts to fix Chicago's budget

Lightfoot must pursue pension reform, reasonable labor contracts to fix Chicago's budget
06/17/2019 - 3:57pm

Chicago's last GOP lawmaker resigns after 23 years

Chicago's last GOP lawmaker resigns after 23 years
06/17/2019 - 3:57pm

Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says

Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says
06/17/2019 - 3:56pm

Tribune breaks four-year silence

Tribune breaks four-year silence

Events Tabs

Regional Transportation Authority Board Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 9:00am

175 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1650, Chicago, IL

Chicago Plan Commission Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 10:00am

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., City Council Chambers, Chicago, IL

Illinois Tollway Board Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 10:00am

Tollway Headquarters, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Friday, June 21, 2019 - 9:00am

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., City Council Chambers, 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL

Chicago City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 10:00am

Council Chambers -- City Hall -- Chicago, IL