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What ChicagoTalks Sees February 28, 2011
Dan Kurtz, The New Deal the extinction blues has added a photo to the pool: Pandemonium Fest Congress Theater Chicago, IL 2-25-2011 Ben Kweller the extinction blues has added a photo to the pool: The Vic Theater Chicago, IL 2-24-2010 Pete Yorn the extinction blues has added a photo to the pool: The Vic Theater […]
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It takes time and patience to get information about the hundreds of millions of dollars in TIF money the city of Chicago has paid to companies and nonprofits over the last decade. This story was reported by Caitlin Bukowski, Ellyn Fortino, K. Herron, Becca James, Meghan Keyes, Tony Merevick, Margaret Smith, Taryn S. Smith and […]
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TIF Subsidies Given to Chicago Companies, Nonprofits Bypass City Neighborhoods in Need of Jobs
February 26, 2011 2 Comments
United Airlines and Quaker Oats. The fitness club at Union Station and the parent company of radio station WVON. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies. Dozens of housing developments. These companies and nonprofits were among dozens promised subsidies totaling nearly $1.2 billion in tax increment financing (TIF) over the last decade, […]
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[UPDATE] The entire plaza at the State of Illinois building, 100 W. Randolph was packed as people stood shoulder to shoulder. Most people were in good spirits; they were receptive to jokes, and very willing to talk to about anyone with a camera. Everyone had a message and most importantly, everyone was ready for a […]
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Project managers working to bring a new Pete’s Fresh Market shopping center to the West Side at Madison Street and Western Avenue reported this week that they will close on the property and file for building permits next month, March 2011. This project was approved by the City Council by way of a redevelopment agreement […]
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Columbia College Chicago’s Office of Academic Affairs continues the Spotlight on Collaborations Series, a showcase of interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts happening across the campus. The spring series has moved to a new location, Quincy Wong Center for Artistic Expression, 623 S. Wabash, first floor. Each presentation will be 15-20 minutes long with another 20 […]
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