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Clear, Short Explanation Of TIFs – “The Shadow Budget”
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Aug 22, 2014
Here's a great introduction to Chicago's TIF program from The Chicago Bureau by Alex Nitkin. In the... You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password
Media Notices Our TIF Research
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Aug 9, 2014
The TIF Illumination Project recently published its review of Chicago's 2013 TIF activity. Here is c... You are unauthorized to view this page.
TIF Project Highlighted at Planning Conference
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Mar 31, 2014
http://issuu.com/cmrenner/docs/cnu-conference-final-20140325 - Free download of presentations and ma... You are unauthorized to view this page.
The Perils Of Privatization
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Dec 19, 2013
Historian and reporter for The Nation Rick Perlstein is doing a series of articles on the perils of ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Winners & Losers In The TIF Game
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Tom Tresser
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Nov 27, 2013
From the Chicago Reader, "Those who got, get more. And those who don't got, get the shaft. All in th... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Tom Talks TIFs On “Politics Tonight”
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Nov 8, 2013
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Sun-Times Illuminates TIFs
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Sep 29, 2013
The TIF Illumination Project was a source for this story in today's Chicago Sun-Times. Our research ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
WBEZ Explains The TIF Program
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Sep 5, 2013
Watch this creative and fast moving seven minute video from WBEZ's "Curious City" Project. ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
CivicLab Chicago Innovation Award Nominee
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Tom Tresser
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Aug 30, 2013
The CivicLab is one of this year's nominees for a Chicago Innovation Award! Celebrate with us at The... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Mr. Mayor, Empty the TIFs
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Aug 4, 2013
From a press conference held outside the State of Illinois Building on August 2, 2013. The Chicago T... You are unauthorized to view this page.
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