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It’s TIF Time In Chicago!
Happy Fifth Monday of the Month, Dear ‘CivicNoters”!
So, it’s the end of summer and all Illinois municipalities that have TIF districts must issue their 2025 annual reports. In Chicago they are posted here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/...
So Much Civic News!
Dear “CivicNoters” – It’s the fourth Monday and that means it’s all about news and updates.
1. TIF Illumination #234!
The political action organization 10 X 10 To Win hosted a TIF Illumination for the 21st Ward on August 20 at the Woodso...
The Power of Creativity in Civic Life
Well, dear “CivicNotes” subscribers, it’s the third Monday and so our topic is “More Power.”
You no doubt know that one of the biggest soap boxes that I love to stand on is all about the need for artists and creative professionals to lead...
Southern Poverty Law Center Wants Our Money
Is this the best way to spend $150 million?
Dear “CivicNotes” Subscribers – This is the second Monday of the month, so the topic is “More Power!” If you become a paid subscriber, the annoying pay wall will go away and you can groove on the...
Civic fun on the way to and in New York
Training, singing, comedy, design, crowded and vital public spaces
Merle and I are in Pennsylvania visiting my brother and his family outside of Philadelphia. We just spent a week in New York City, after having attended the Borscht Belt Fe...
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