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Finance Committee delays action on declaring 25 percent of TIF funds as surpluses

The Chicago City Council Finance Committee on Monday delayed action on an ordinance codifying a previous executive order requiring the city to declare at least 25 percent of its unrestricting Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds as a surplus each year.

Aarti Kotak, managing deputy commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development, explained to committee members that the ordinance codified a Nov. 8, 2013 executive order issued from Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

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City renews partnership to offer naturalization resources for immigrants

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Thursday announced the city will renew its partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services agency in an effort to improve citizenship education and awareness for Chicago residents.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez joined Emanuel on Citizenship Day to sign an agreement extending the partnership for three years. Rodríguez said USCIS was proud to continue working with Chicago to provide immigrants with greater access to resources and information about citizenship.

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Fitch affirms stable bond rating for City Colleges of Chicago

Earlier this week, Fitch Ratings gave an AA- stable rating to $250 million worth of bonds City Colleges of Chicago issued in 2013. The rating marks the second time the bonds have received an AA- stable bond rating from the agency.

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) issued the bonds to support a five-year, $524 million capital plan to implement specific industry focuses at each of CCC’s seven colleges, according to a press release from the community college district.

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Illinois comptroller presents four principles to guide state’s response to financial difficulties

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger on Wednesday laid out a four principles that she urged lawmakers to consider while addressing the state’s debilitating financial situation.

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New report highlights impact of state budget impasse on human services

The Voices for Illinois Children Fiscal Policy Center released a report on Tuesday detailing the negative impact of the budget impasse in Springfield on human services across the state.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to provide assistance for ex-offenders at event on Tuesday

The Illinois Department of Corrections will host the Summit of Hope in Aurora on Tuesday, a program that aims to provide probationers and parolees with assistance reintegrating into their community and lower their chances of recidivism.

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Emanuel announces expansion of Large Lot program

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Friday announced plans to expand a program through which the city sells vacant residential lots for $1.  The Large Lot program will now extend into the Roseland and Pullman neighborhoods.

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RTA presents 2016 Community Planning Program’s proposed recipients

The Regional Transportation Authority Board on Thursday announced eight entities eligible for receiving planning assistance or funding for transit projects through the 2016 Community Planning Program.

Under the Community Planning Program, municipalities, counties, townships, RTA service boards, and government councils within the six-county service area are invited by the agency to submit applications for projects that will serve the public at the same time benefiting the regional transit system.

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Cook County commissioners postpone vote on measure creating gun violence task force

After lengthy debate during the Cook County Criminal Justice Committee meeting on Wednesday, commissioners decided to delay voting on a proposed ordinance that would establish a gun violence task force and appoint a gun violence “czar” with a goal of reducing gun violence in Cook County.

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Q&A with Lawrence Hall Youth Services CEO Kara Teeple

Kara Teeple first joined Lawrence Hall Youth Services two years ago as the non-profit’s chief operating officer. In January 2015, Teeple was selected to serve as the chief executive officer of the organization, which is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

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