Rise Chicago
Jen GuzmanRise Chicago is a non-partisan coalition of community leaders working to restore our status as a world class city to live in, work and visit.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 4 months ago |
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Thank You
As we begin 2026, we want to share some important news and express our gratitude for your support as we built and launched Rise Chicago.
Over the past almost three years, we’ve worked to bring leaders together, elevate community voices, an...
Burning Questions About Chicago’s Budget
Many Chicago homeowners received a hefty and very late property tax bill with the latest round of increases. On Saturday night, residents gathered for a “property tax bonfire” at Harmony Community Church in Lawndale.
The bills are far late...
Not The Headlines We Want
Being a Chicagoan these past couple of months has been tough. From ICE raids to budget drama, it seems there is always another crisis to confront. This raises the question: do we have the right leaders in place to meet this moment?
Over th...
Budget "Head-aches"
Mayor Johnson has made it clear that closing Chicago’s projected $1.15 billion deficit for 2026 will require tough choices, but rather than tackling structural spending reform, his proposal leans heavily on new and expanded business taxes....
Mayor Johnson’s Plan to Close the Budget Gap
For this week’s newsletter, we collaborated with public safety champions at .
Mayor Brandon Johnson has made it clear that closing Chicago’s projected $1.15 billion deficit for 2026 will require tough choices, including cuts to the Chicago...
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