Tax Scams

Alderman Mell Wouldn’t Screw Us, Would He?

by Tom Tresser - Apr 19, 2013

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Alderman Dick Mell is blocking a vote on a bill that would make ... You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me Forgot...
And It Stinks

by Tom Tresser - Apr 15, 2013

Check out this comprehensive article on the Chicago Infrastructure Trust from Next City. CivicLab c... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Illinois Gulity Of Pension Ponzi Scheme

by Tom Tresser - Mar 12, 2013

How bad are Illinois' finances? Would you believe bad enough to be called illegal by the SEC? Accord... You are unauthorized to view this page.
JDL Development To Get $32 Million In Public Funds – Huh?

by Tom Tresser - Mar 5, 2013

Does this area look blighted to you? Across the street from Lincoln Park? Really? This image is an ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Property Tax Gifts To Business Don’t Work

by Tom Tresser - Jan 8, 2013

The sober analysts at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy issued a report in 2012 entitled "Rethink... You are unauthorized to view this page.
MO. City Gave Millions For “Economic Development,” Got Hosed

by Tom Tresser - Dec 18, 2012

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch comes a story of a economic development deal gone very bad. A city ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
IL Gives Out $1.5 Billion Annually To Corporations – We Are NOT Broke

by Tom Tresser - Dec 2, 2012

A Times investigation has examined and tallied thousands of local incentives granted nationwide and ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Mariano’s Opens In Greektown – You Helped Pay For It

by Tom Tresser - Oct 29, 2012

An upscale Mariano's opens in Greektown on October 30, 2012. Chicago taxpayers - you helped pay for... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Developer Rejects TIFs!

by Tom Tresser - Oct 25, 2012

Missouri real estate developer Fred DeMarco published an op-ed piece in the Columbia Daily Tribune e... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Preserve Public Services, Sunset Chicago’s TIFs

by Tom Tresser - Sep 19, 2011

The annual reports f0r Chicago Tax increment Finance Districts are out.In order to find out how much... You are unauthorized to view this page.

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