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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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05/22/2019 - 4:13pm

Illinois governor unveils infrastructure plan that includes $28B for transportation

Illinois governor unveils infrastructure plan that includes $28B for transportation
05/22/2019 - 4:09pm

Meet the remote-controlled, trash-collecting robot you could soon use to help clean the Chicago River

Meet the remote-controlled, trash-collecting robot you could soon use to help clean the Chicago River
05/22/2019 - 4:03pm

Jim Durkin talks about his end-of-session approach

Jim Durkin talks about his end-of-session approach
05/22/2019 - 4:02pm

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says gun violence is a "public health crisis"

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says gun violence is a "public health crisis"
05/22/2019 - 4:02pm

Lightfoot appointment of former U.S. marshal to command bodyguards not as simple as it sounds

Lightfoot appointment of former U.S. marshal to command bodyguards not as simple as it sounds
05/22/2019 - 3:59pm

Mondelez has more work to do on executive pay

Mondelez has more work to do on executive pay
05/22/2019 - 3:59pm

Can Dems make hay with green issues against Trump?

Can Dems make hay with green issues against Trump?
05/22/2019 - 3:58pm

School of the Art Institute puts Loop storefronts up for sale

School of the Art Institute puts Loop storefronts up for sale
05/22/2019 - 3:57pm

United CEO: I will be on my airline's first Boeing 737 Max flight

United CEO: I will be on my airline's first Boeing 737 Max flight
05/22/2019 - 3:53pm

Texting and driving could soon have much higher penalties in Illinois

Texting and driving could soon have much higher penalties in Illinois
05/22/2019 - 3:51pm

Pritzker confident he can sell new taxes for construction

Pritzker confident he can sell new taxes for construction
05/22/2019 - 3:50pm

Pritzker defends tax increases for capital bill

Pritzker defends tax increases for capital bill
05/22/2019 - 3:49pm

After a decade, Housing Department returns to address affordability, segregation

After a decade, Housing Department returns to address affordability, segregation
05/22/2019 - 3:46pm

McDonald's says it's offering training to combat harassment

McDonald's says it's offering training to combat harassment
05/22/2019 - 3:45pm

Why Metra is making schedule changes to its most popular route

Why Metra is making schedule changes to its most popular route
05/22/2019 - 3:44pm

Schaumburg trustees like park concept for ex-Motorola site

Schaumburg trustees like park concept for ex-Motorola site
05/22/2019 - 3:43pm

Why Elgin mayor is wary of tightening rules for items belonging to homeless people

Why Elgin mayor is wary of tightening rules for items belonging to homeless people
05/22/2019 - 3:41pm

In Chicago, private sector investment 4 times greater in white, wealthy areas

In Chicago, private sector investment 4 times greater in white, wealthy areas
05/22/2019 - 3:41pm

Teaching culinary arts in Spanish to open doors in restaurant business

Teaching culinary arts in Spanish to open doors in restaurant business
05/22/2019 - 3:40pm

South Side residents pledge to 'report violence' in bid for more peaceful summer

South Side residents pledge to 'report violence' in bid for more peaceful summer
05/22/2019 - 3:39pm

Chinatown's getting a massive new neighbor. What happens next?

Chinatown's getting a massive new neighbor. What happens next?
05/22/2019 - 3:38pm

With black women in mind, Sista Afya aims to make mental health services more accessible in South Shore

With black women in mind, Sista Afya aims to make mental health services more accessible in South Shore
05/22/2019 - 3:36pm

Plan for Aldi, senior housing at Six Corners isn’t dead, Ald. Gardiner tells residents — but it’s on hold for now

Plan for Aldi, senior housing at Six Corners isn’t dead, Ald. Gardiner tells residents — but it’s on hold for now
05/22/2019 - 3:34pm

Chicago Board of Education members step down

Chicago Board of Education members step down
05/22/2019 - 3:32pm

EDITORIAL: The Loop requires reinvention, a Chicago specialty since 1871

EDITORIAL: The Loop requires reinvention, a Chicago specialty since 1871
05/22/2019 - 3:31pm

All of China's major airlines want Boeing to pay up for 737 Max grounding

All of China's major airlines want Boeing to pay up for 737 Max grounding
05/22/2019 - 3:28pm

Ex-gang members and concerned neighbors say they need help from new mayor to fight violence in Chicago

Ex-gang members and concerned neighbors say they need help from new mayor to fight violence in Chicago
05/22/2019 - 3:27pm

Chicago police beefing up patrols of CTA train and bus lines for summer beginning Memorial Day weekend

Chicago police beefing up patrols of CTA train and bus lines for summer beginning Memorial Day weekend
05/22/2019 - 3:27pm

Chicago police turn to virtual reality technology to train officers in how to deal with the mentally ill

Chicago police turn to virtual reality technology to train officers in how to deal with the mentally ill
05/21/2019 - 4:21pm

Look inside the Mag Mile’s newest store

Look inside the Mag Mile’s newest store

Events Tabs

Illinois Tollway Board Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 9:00am

Illinois Tollway, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

Cook County Board Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 10:00am

118 N. Clark St., County Board Room - Rm 569, Chicago, IL

Cook County Health and Hospital System Board Meeting

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 9:00am

1950 W. Polk, Conference Room 5301, Chicago, IL

Cook County Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 10:30am

118 N. Clark St., County Board Room - Rm 569, Chicago, IL

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board Meeting

Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 9:00am

MPEA Corporate Center, 301 East Cermak Road, Boardroom, 5th Fl, Chicago, IL