TIF Abuse

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. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password
We Feel You, Joplin School District

by Tom Tresser - Nov 21, 2012

From The Joplin Globe comes news of the fall-out when new TIF districts are created. Local public sc... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Hyatt Hotel TIF Protest

by Tom Tresser - Nov 12, 2012

According to the Chicago Tribune, "Several hundred protesters marched along Michigan Avenue Monday ... 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.
Coke Gets TIF, Austin Residents Get Stiffed

by Tom Tresser - Jul 19, 2011

According to an excellent article in Austin Talks, Coca-Cola got $3.22 million to build a distribut... You are unauthorized to view this page.
$7 Million TIF Subsidy to Upscale Greektown Grocery

by Tom Tresser - Jul 19, 2011

According to ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com, $7 million in public funds have been awarded to private dev... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Tax Breaks & Ethic Filings – Both Opaque

by Tom Tresser - Jun 20, 2011

Today's front page of The Chicago Tribune is a ringing endorsement for the concept of The TIF Repor... You are unauthorized to view this page.
44% Of All Illinois TIFs Are Breaking The Law

by Tom Tresser - Jun 9, 2011

According to the web site of Illinois State Comptroller there are "approximately" (we can't seem t... You are unauthorized to view this page.

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