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Breaking news
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225th Public Meeting in Aurora!
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CivicLab CEO’s Statement on Release of Illinois TIF Data
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Chicago 2022 TIF Report Available!
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187th TIF Illumination in Pilsen!
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First Ever All-Illinois TIF Illumination Available!
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Muckrock Foundation Grant Will Illuminate ALL Illinois TIFs!
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Get Headlines from 2021 TIF Report
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2021 Chicago TIF Report Available!
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Detroit Allies Illuminate TIFs Big Time!
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2020 Chicago TIF Report Available!
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183rd Public Meeting Lights Up Evanston TIFs
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2019 TIF Analysis Available!
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TIF Demand Front Page News!
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Great Timeline for Chicago’s TIF Program
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We Illuminate the TIFs of Cincinnati!
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77th TIF Meeting a Smash!
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2018 TIF Analysis Out!
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34th Ward Illumination A Smash!
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We Contribute to BGA Expose But Get Snipped From Article
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How TIFs Averted a Teacher’s Strike
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Get the Book That Proves “Chicago Is Not Broke”!
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TIFs of Lake County & Highland Park
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“Chicago Is Not Broke” Book Crowdfunding Campaign Launched!
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TIF Basics Revealed On “Nonprofit U” Podcast
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“TIF 101” Webinar February 2!
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24th Ward Illuminated
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21st Ward Illuminated
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Mayor AND School Board President Are Illuminated!
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Illuminating TIFs in Woodstock
Todays Date
13 November 2024
Public Action
225th Public Meeting in Aurora!
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Tom Tresser
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Nov 5, 2023
Tom Tresser was in Aurora on November 4, 2023 doing his 225th public meeting on civic finances. The... You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password
187th TIF Illumination in Pilsen!
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Tom Tresser
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Apr 22, 2023
Join us in Pilsen on April 27, 2023 when we do "TIF 101" highlighting the TIFs of Pilsen. Our hos... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Get the Book That Proves “Chicago Is Not Broke”!
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Tom Tresser
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Jun 5, 2016
Watch this 2 1/2 minute video that explains the book and the civic work around it. Buy the book her... You are unauthorized to view this page.
We Ask The Mayor About TIFs And He Answers!
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Tom Tresser
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Sep 1, 2015
What a night at Malcolm X College. About 300 people showed up for the first 2016 Budget Town Hall pr... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Purchase TIF Swag!
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Tom Tresser
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Jul 28, 2015
How would you like a TIF Illumination Project poster created by our czarina of design, Carlyn So? O... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Help The TIF Illumination Project Survive!
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Tom Tresser
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Jul 4, 2015
The CivicLab has closed but the TIF Illumination Project can continue! Please contribute to our crow... You are unauthorized to view this page.
FOIA Request To Find $1.7 Billion In TIF Funds
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Tom Tresser
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Sep 11, 2014
This afternoon the CivicLab filed a Freedom Of Information Act request with the Chicago Department o... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Protests Continue In The 46th Ward
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Tom Tresser
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Mar 5, 2014
$14 million in public subsidies for a luxury high-rise across the street from Lincoln Park? Would a... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Help Us Spread The Word
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Tom Tresser
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Feb 15, 2014
Can you help us spread the word in your community about our TIF Illumination work? Please download ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Fighting TIFs
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Tom Tresser
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Feb 2, 2014
Fed up with the Chicago TIF scam? You can fight back. Here's what the folks in the 46th Ward are doi... You are unauthorized to view this page.
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