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04/18/2019 - 5:10pm

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William Towns: An Open Letter to Chicago – Elections Bring Change. Opportunity Zones Offer Promise

Source: Urban Institute of US Treasury Department data

We are on the heels of an unprecedented mayoral election in Chicago, signaling an immediate opportunity to outline the best path forward for this city. We are also anticipating the U.S. Department of Treasury’s second round of proposed guidelines for Qualified Opportunity Funds which are eagerly anticipated in the coming weeks. These guidelines advise on the best ways to put Opportunity Zones to use and represent a glaring opportunity for Chicago.

04/09/2019 - 5:24pm

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City’s public health commissioner touts success battling teen smoking during City Club appearance

Dr. Julie Morita at the City Club of Chicago (Video Parachute)

While speaking at a City Club of Chicago event Tuesday, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita touted the strides the city has made battling teen smoking. Morita said teen smoking in the city is the lowest on record thanks to an approach to the issue that focused on policy, systems and environmental change.

01/15/2019 - 3:29pm

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09/16/2019 - 4:20pm

City wants to fix dangerous West Side streets by adding bike lanes, pedestrian islands and more with $6 Million infrastructure plan

City wants to fix dangerous West Side streets by adding bike lanes, pedestrian islands and more with $6 Million infrastructure plan
09/16/2019 - 4:19pm

Judge dismisses lawsuit to block Lincoln Yards TIF, says groups lack standing

Judge dismisses lawsuit to block Lincoln Yards TIF, says groups lack standing
09/16/2019 - 4:17pm

Spence stresses experience as lawyer, judge in bid for Kane state's attorney

Spence stresses experience as lawyer, judge in bid for Kane state's attorney
09/16/2019 - 4:17pm

Afeef cites activism, background in bid for Kane County state's attorney in 2020

Afeef cites activism, background in bid for Kane County state's attorney in 2020
09/16/2019 - 4:15pm

After major McDonald's setback, ad agency We Are Unlimited's survival in doubt

After major McDonald's setback, ad agency We Are Unlimited's survival in doubt
09/16/2019 - 4:14pm

House antitrust panel seeks documents from 4 big tech firms

House antitrust panel seeks documents from 4 big tech firms
09/16/2019 - 4:13pm

Metra won’t increase fares in 2020 and will prioritize backlog of improvements

Metra won’t increase fares in 2020 and will prioritize backlog of improvements
09/16/2019 - 4:12pm

Concord at Sheridan mixed-income development opens in Rogers Park

Concord at Sheridan mixed-income development opens in Rogers Park
09/16/2019 - 4:11pm

Gov. Pritzker names 2020 Census co-coordinators in comprehensive effort to ensure complete count

Gov. Pritzker names 2020 Census co-coordinators in comprehensive effort to ensure complete count
09/16/2019 - 4:10pm

AP FACT CHECK: Trump contradicts aides, self on Iran talks

AP FACT CHECK: Trump contradicts aides, self on Iran talks
09/16/2019 - 4:08pm

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget reduction memo could be groundwork for graduated income tax push, analyst says

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget reduction memo could be groundwork for graduated income tax push, analyst says
09/16/2019 - 4:08pm

Cunningham announces run for representative

Cunningham announces run for representative
09/16/2019 - 4:07pm

FCC awards Illinois $26M for rural broadband expansion

FCC awards Illinois $26M for rural broadband expansion
09/16/2019 - 4:07pm

Illinoisans expected to pay highest gas prices in region after attack on Saudi oil operations

Illinoisans expected to pay highest gas prices in region after attack on Saudi oil operations
09/16/2019 - 4:05pm

U.S. Rep. Quigley enlists Pritzker for re-election fundraiser

U.S. Rep. Quigley enlists Pritzker for re-election fundraiser
09/16/2019 - 4:05pm

Did the Illinois Legislature bet too high on new casinos?

Did the Illinois Legislature bet too high on new casinos?
09/16/2019 - 4:04pm

It's time to respect women leaders, three AMA heads say

It's time to respect women leaders, three AMA heads say
09/16/2019 - 4:03pm

Mansueto: Fire purchase about MLS' future, club potential

Mansueto: Fire purchase about MLS' future, club potential
09/16/2019 - 4:03pm

Cubs owners refinance Wrigley Field plaza, hotel

Cubs owners refinance Wrigley Field plaza, hotel
09/16/2019 - 4:02pm

Amazon's expansion shows cloud has rolled into Chicago

Amazon's expansion shows cloud has rolled into Chicago
09/16/2019 - 4:01pm

Editorial: Choosing Cook County judges, Justice Ginsburg reminds us, should not be a popularity contest

Editorial: Choosing Cook County judges, Justice Ginsburg reminds us, should not be a popularity contest
09/16/2019 - 3:59pm

Hopkins gives thumbs-down to hotel conversion for Streeterville landmark

Hopkins gives thumbs-down to hotel conversion for Streeterville landmark
09/16/2019 - 3:59pm

Health Department abdicated responsibility to enforce air pollution standards, audit shows

Health Department abdicated responsibility to enforce air pollution standards, audit shows
09/16/2019 - 3:58pm

Kim Foxx interested, wary of working with Trump White House on criminal justice reform

Kim Foxx interested, wary of working with Trump White House on criminal justice reform
09/16/2019 - 3:58pm

Pigeon poops on lawmaker discussing pigeon poop problem at Irving Park Blue Line station

Pigeon poops on lawmaker discussing pigeon poop problem at Irving Park Blue Line station
09/16/2019 - 3:54pm

The Postal Service has been charging 55 cents for first-class mail since January. But an appeals court just rejected that price hike.

The Postal Service has been charging 55 cents for first-class mail since January. But an appeals court just rejected that price hike.
09/16/2019 - 3:54pm

Vistra Energy agrees to close Peoria County coal plant in 2022

Vistra Energy agrees to close Peoria County coal plant in 2022
09/16/2019 - 3:53pm

Oil prices surge after Saudi plant attack — likely to raise airline fuel costs, Asian export prices and what you pay at the pump

Oil prices surge after Saudi plant attack — likely to raise airline fuel costs, Asian export prices and what you pay at the pump
09/16/2019 - 3:53pm

Cresco Labs to spend $283 million to expand presence in Nevada and Arizona’s cannabis markets

Cresco Labs to spend $283 million to expand presence in Nevada and Arizona’s cannabis markets
09/16/2019 - 3:52pm

Amazon’s Chicago Loop office is doubling its head count, adding 400 workers

Amazon’s Chicago Loop office is doubling its head count, adding 400 workers

Events Tabs

Chicago City Council Committee on Finance

Monday, September 16, 2019 - 10:00am

Council Chambers -- City Hall -- Chicago, IL

Chicago City Council Committee on Aviation

Monday, September 16, 2019 - 12:00pm

Room 201A - City Hall -- Chicago, IL

Chicago Housing Authority Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 10:15am

Charles A. Hayes FIC, 4859 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL

Chicago City Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 10:00am

Council Chambers -- City Hall -- Chicago, IL

Illinois Tollway Board Meeting

Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 10:00am

Tollway Headquarters, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL