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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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04/18/2019 - 4:27pm

Chicago Symphony Orchestra cancels concerts through April 30

Chicago Symphony Orchestra cancels concerts through April 30
04/18/2019 - 4:27pm

Merchandise Mart’s public art projections extend to seven nights a week

Merchandise Mart’s public art projections extend to seven nights a week
04/18/2019 - 3:56pm

How police respond to — and sometimes clash with — crowds of teens in downtown Chicago

How police respond to — and sometimes clash with — crowds of teens in downtown Chicago
04/18/2019 - 3:55pm

McConnell wants to raise national minimum age to buy tobacco products

McConnell wants to raise national minimum age to buy tobacco products
04/18/2019 - 3:53pm

New CEO slated for tollway comes from Chicago Housing Authority

New CEO slated for tollway comes from Chicago Housing Authority
04/18/2019 - 3:44pm

'The Obama Paintings' — all 2,922 of them — arrive in Chicago

'The Obama Paintings' — all 2,922 of them — arrive in Chicago
04/18/2019 - 3:37pm

Fulton Market office tower among projects to clear key city vote

Fulton Market office tower among projects to clear key city vote
04/18/2019 - 3:33pm

Video gambling supporters push back on Pritzker’s proposed tax hike on terminal revenue

Video gambling supporters push back on Pritzker’s proposed tax hike on terminal revenue
04/18/2019 - 3:32pm

State Rep. Bailey is hopeful that GOP caucus' 'backbone' is stronger now than it was in 2017

State Rep. Bailey is hopeful that GOP caucus' 'backbone' is stronger now than it was in 2017
04/18/2019 - 3:24pm

Gogo looks to unload space at downtown HQ

Gogo looks to unload space at downtown HQ
04/18/2019 - 3:21pm

Market signals are lost on elite schools

Market signals are lost on elite schools
04/18/2019 - 3:18pm

Rahm Emanuel: 'No longer a question' Russians tried to influence election after Mueller report

Rahm Emanuel: 'No longer a question' Russians tried to influence election after Mueller report
04/18/2019 - 3:16pm

Attorney Joel Brodsky suspended from federal court in Chicago for a year for bizarre antics

Attorney Joel Brodsky suspended from federal court in Chicago for a year for bizarre antics
04/18/2019 - 3:13pm

Developer charged in bribery case tied to Ed Burke pleads not guilty

Developer charged in bribery case tied to Ed Burke pleads not guilty
04/18/2019 - 3:12pm

Appeals court reverses order that kept Westlake Hospital owner from closing

Appeals court reverses order that kept Westlake Hospital owner from closing
04/18/2019 - 3:11pm

Sears accuses former chairman Eddie Lampert of siphoning off $2B in assets

Sears accuses former chairman Eddie Lampert of siphoning off $2B in assets
04/18/2019 - 3:10pm

Mueller report confirms Russians ‘compromised’ Illinois State Board of Elections

Mueller report confirms Russians ‘compromised’ Illinois State Board of Elections
04/18/2019 - 3:08pm

Read: Full text of the only direct exchange between Trump, Mueller in new report

Read: Full text of the only direct exchange between Trump, Mueller in new report
04/18/2019 - 3:05pm

Lawmakers move to require state employees live in Illinois

Lawmakers move to require state employees live in Illinois
04/18/2019 - 3:04pm

Internet privacy, safety legislation advances

Internet privacy, safety legislation advances
04/18/2019 - 3:02pm

Cannabis, graduated tax advocates aim to reach public with legislators on break

Cannabis, graduated tax advocates aim to reach public with legislators on break
04/18/2019 - 3:01pm

GOP vendor made secret payments to Durkin's right hand man

GOP vendor made secret payments to Durkin's right hand man
04/18/2019 - 2:57pm

How the Jussie Smollett case threatens Kim Foxx’s efforts to reform Chicago law enforcement

How the Jussie Smollett case threatens Kim Foxx’s efforts to reform Chicago law enforcement
04/17/2019 - 4:13pm

Shared electric scooters are now more popular than docked bikes

Shared electric scooters are now more popular than docked bikes
04/17/2019 - 4:13pm

Opponents of legal marijuana in Illinois: 'This is not a done deal'

Opponents of legal marijuana in Illinois: 'This is not a done deal'
04/17/2019 - 4:11pm

Abbott has cash to burn but sees nothing attractive, CEO Says

Abbott has cash to burn but sees nothing attractive, CEO Says
04/17/2019 - 4:11pm

Car2go app hacked in Chicago, service paused

Car2go app hacked in Chicago, service paused
04/17/2019 - 4:10pm

Gov. Pritzker announces eight appointments to state boards and commissions

Gov. Pritzker announces eight appointments to state boards and commissions
04/17/2019 - 4:09pm

Marie Newman will be the favorite this time

Marie Newman will be the favorite this time
04/17/2019 - 4:06pm

Illinois lawmakers look to avoid FAA penalties amid jet fuel tax crackdown

Illinois lawmakers look to avoid FAA penalties amid jet fuel tax crackdown

Events Tabs

Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Friday, April 19, 2019 - 9:00am

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

Chicago City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 10:00am

Council Chambers -- City Hall -- Chicago, IL

Forest Preserve District Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 10:00am

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

Chicago City Council Committee on Health and Environmental Protection

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 10:00am

Council Chambers -- City Hall -- Chicago, IL

Cook County Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 10:30am

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