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City's 'Shadow Budget' Drops, But Still Tops $422 Million

Cook County Clerk David Orr said TIFs should not be "used at the whim of a particular mayor."

City Property-Tax Bills to Rise About 1 Percent, County Clerk Says

CPS triggered the increase, as money siphoned off to TIFs will be shown on bills for the first time.

CPS to Hire Art, Gym Teachers With $21 Million in TIF Money

The money will pay for 168 teachers, equally divided between art and physical education.

Uptown Goldblatt's Developers Defrauded City, Federal Prosecutors Say

Top officials with Freed and Associates, prominent developers of Block 37, were charged in $3M fraud.

Candy Canes, Petcoke Coal Coming to Aldermen Nice or Naughty on CPS Issues

Student, parent and teacher groups planned a City Hall protest Monday on a national day of action.

Halloween Protest Tries to Revive Legislation 'Buried' in Rules Committee

The Grassroots Collaborative mixed City Hall protest with Halloween to win more school funding.

Cigarette Tax 'Will Be Hurting the Poor the Hardest,' Alderman Says

Aldermen asked about the "human costs" of doubling the city cigarette tax, as well as police staffing.

Bring $500 Million in TIF Spending Into Budget Process, Group Demands

The Grassroots Collaborative will try to raise legislation "buried" in the Rules Committee for Halloween.

CEOs Who Want City TIF Funds Would Have to Reveal Salaries Under Proposal

Aldermen Edward Burke and William Burns proposed the Executive Compensation Disclosure Ordinance.

CPS Budget Cuts: Parent Groups Cry Foul, Seek Additional TIF Money

Raise Your Hand and the Common Sense Coalition demanded additional funding for public schools.

Englewood Whole Foods Backed With Extension of TIF District

The Plan Commission approved extending an Englewood Tax Increment Finance district for 12 years.

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Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

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The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

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Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

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We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.