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Chicago Economics

Chicago Property Tax Rates Rose Due to TIF Districts

Chicago Property Tax Rates Rose Due to TIF Districts

Tax increment financing districts caused a 14 percent increase in property tax rates for Chicago residents between 2014 and 2023.

Live Poll

Do you support using tax increment financing funds to cover a city's basic operating expenses?


Inflation

Inflation

Obama Presidential Center Costs Rose to $909 Million

The foundation raised the budget to cover new amenities and future maintenance for the Chicago campus.


Regional Economics

Live Poll

Do you believe aggressive state-to-state economic competition is beneficial for the national economy?

Regional Economics

Florida Chamber Launched Ad Campaign in Chicago

The advertising push compares economic growth and resident retention figures between Florida and Illinois.

Florida Chamber Launched Ad Campaign in Chicago

Employment

Live Poll

Do you trust your local government to deliver results on your community's most pressing problems?

Employment

Alexi Giannoulias Entered Race for Chicago Mayor

The current Illinois Secretary of State announced a campaign focusing on public safety and economic affordability.

Alexi Giannoulias Entered Race for Chicago Mayor