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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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09/20/2019 - 4:24pm

Gerrymandering is voter suppression. Period.

Gerrymandering is voter suppression. Period.
09/20/2019 - 4:23pm

Warren’s momentum spurs new attacks from 2020 rivals

Warren’s momentum spurs new attacks from 2020 rivals
09/20/2019 - 4:19pm

Property tax hike 'still on the table,' Lightfoot says

Property tax hike 'still on the table,' Lightfoot says
09/20/2019 - 4:16pm

U of C Medical Center nurses strike

U of C Medical Center nurses strike
09/20/2019 - 4:15pm

Can CBD from marijuana relieve pain? Government is spending $3 million to find out.

Can CBD from marijuana relieve pain? Government is spending $3 million to find out.
09/20/2019 - 3:59pm

State to begin search for contractors to build $230 million Quincy veterans home

State to begin search for contractors to build $230 million Quincy veterans home
09/20/2019 - 3:56pm

Lightfoot: What delayed police shooting video release?

Lightfoot: What delayed police shooting video release?
09/20/2019 - 3:54pm

Threatened sale of Abraham Lincoln artifacts put on hold

Threatened sale of Abraham Lincoln artifacts put on hold
09/20/2019 - 3:48pm

Water Dept. will test tree-saving water main technology In Andersonville, Ald. Osterman says

Water Dept. will test tree-saving water main technology In Andersonville, Ald. Osterman says
09/20/2019 - 3:47pm

Roosters could be banned, other farm animals would require license under newly proposed Chicago rules

Roosters could be banned, other farm animals would require license under newly proposed Chicago rules
09/20/2019 - 3:40pm

House committee votes to boost funding for Great Lakes restoration

House committee votes to boost funding for Great Lakes restoration
09/20/2019 - 3:39pm

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker backs flavored vape ban

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker backs flavored vape ban
09/20/2019 - 3:39pm

Executive director of ALPLM fired

Executive director of ALPLM fired
09/20/2019 - 3:38pm

State increases video gaming machines from five to six machines

State increases video gaming machines from five to six machines
09/20/2019 - 3:35pm

Janus files union dues refund appeal

Janus files union dues refund appeal
09/20/2019 - 3:34pm

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to register to vote

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to register to vote
09/20/2019 - 3:33pm

Opinion: Tipped wage data should give aldermen pause

Opinion: Tipped wage data should give aldermen pause
09/20/2019 - 3:31pm

Time for Lightfoot and Preckwinkle to board the unity train

Time for Lightfoot and Preckwinkle to board the unity train
09/20/2019 - 3:30pm

Gerrymandering is voter suppression. Period.

Gerrymandering is voter suppression. Period.
09/20/2019 - 3:29pm

Prime lakefront real estate—that seems impossible to fill

Prime lakefront real estate—that seems impossible to fill
09/20/2019 - 3:28pm

This firm sells 2% of power here—and generates 19% of customer complaints

This firm sells 2% of power here—and generates 19% of customer complaints
09/20/2019 - 3:26pm

Thousands of 'abandoned’ patient records found at closed abortion clinics operated by doctor who kept fetal remains

Thousands of 'abandoned’ patient records found at closed abortion clinics operated by doctor who kept fetal remains
09/20/2019 - 3:25pm

SUV drives into Woodfield Mall, suspect in custody, no injuries reported, police say

SUV drives into Woodfield Mall, suspect in custody, no injuries reported, police say
09/20/2019 - 3:23pm

CPS adds murals, mosaics at schools amid a move to enhance arts education

CPS adds murals, mosaics at schools amid a move to enhance arts education
09/20/2019 - 3:22pm

Beale predicts City Council resistance to massive property tax increase

Beale predicts City Council resistance to massive property tax increase
09/20/2019 - 3:21pm

Top cop scolded by Police Board for ‘insulting’ failure to deliver report

Top cop scolded by Police Board for ‘insulting’ failure to deliver report
09/20/2019 - 3:20pm

Walmart will stop selling e-cigarettes in stores, Sam’s Club

Walmart will stop selling e-cigarettes in stores, Sam’s Club
09/20/2019 - 3:20pm

Fact-check: Duckworth wrong to say Trump policies hurting homeless — so far

Fact-check: Duckworth wrong to say Trump policies hurting homeless — so far
09/20/2019 - 3:19pm

Thousands take to the streets to demand climate action in Global Climate Strike

Thousands take to the streets to demand climate action in Global Climate Strike
09/20/2019 - 3:16pm

If you vape and haven’t gotten sick, you can help Illinois officials figure out the mystery vaping illness

If you vape and haven’t gotten sick, you can help Illinois officials figure out the mystery vaping illness

Events Tabs

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 9:00am

MPEA Corporate Center, 301 East Cermak Road, Corporate Board Room, 5th Fl, Chicago, IL

Cook County Forest Preserve Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 10:00am

Swallow Cliff Pavilion, IL Route 83 & US Route 45, Palos Township, IL

Chicago Board of Education Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 10:30am

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

Cook County Health Board Meeting

Friday, September 27, 2019 - 9:00am

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