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Breaking news
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TIFs Bail Out LasSalle Street Real Estate Titans
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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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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 Contribute to BGA Expose But Get Snipped From Article
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How TIFs Averted a Teacher’s Strike
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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 101” Webinar February 2!
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24th Ward Illuminated
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Mayor AND School Board President Are Illuminated!
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TIF Abuse
David Orr Rallies With TIF Protesters
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Tom Tresser
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Mar 20, 2011
As reported in The Chicago Sun-Times, some 150 teachers, parents and activists went to Grossinger Ci... You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password
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Tom Tresser
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Mar 18, 2011
As reported in The Pitch, from Kansas City, MO. A Wal-Mart in Kansas City, Missouri, closed on Janua... You are unauthorized to view this page.
“TIFs Need Scrutiny” – No Kidding!
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Tom Tresser
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Mar 13, 2011
Jordan Sims writes on Chicago politics for the examiner.com, which bills itself as "the insider sour... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Illinois Policy Institute Says “Time to Throw a TIF!”
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Tom Tresser
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Mar 2, 2011
From The Illinois Policy Institute: Tax increment financing (TIF) has been around for over thirty ye... You are unauthorized to view this page.
TIF Subsidies Given to Companies, Nonprofits
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Tom Tresser
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Feb 28, 2011
Apparently journalism students at Columbia College have done the work that the Chicago financial pre... You are unauthorized to view this page.
Grossinger Auto Gets $8.5 Million
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Tom Tresser
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Feb 27, 2011
From Crain’s Chicago Business: Panel OKs TIF money for auto mall near North-Clybourn By Eddie Baeb ... You are unauthorized to view this page.
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