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Mayor Daley's critics have argued the TIFs have created a slush fund for developers at the expense of revenues for schools and other local governments. The law mandates Web access to TIF records.
4 years ago | Fernando Diaz
While the two Chicago-area campuses of the broadcasting school will close unless another buyer emerges, the sale will create a pot of money to provide refunds for students unable to finish the school's program.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
The previous owner of 13 campuses has agreed to buy all current CSB School of Broadcasting assets for $1 million. Some campuses would remain open, but not the two in Chicago.
4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Latino community leaders and social service workers gathered yesterday to discuss how to encourage more homeless Latinos to seek help when they need it
4 years ago | Megan Cottrell
An audio slideshow takes you inside the making of Music Theater Workshop's new production about growing up in mixed-income housing around Cabrini-Green. The production explores tension between poorer and more affluent neighbors.
4 years ago | Megan Cottrell
Mayor Daley's office says four mental health centers will remain open while negotiations between the city and advocates continue. Rumors remain about the ultimate fate of the centers.
4 years ago | Alex Parker
The building at 412 W. Chicago was closed late last month, due to concerns about violence. The housing authority says all families have found new places to live, but one resident says some of those families are out on the street.
4 years ago | Megan Cottrell
A meeting between city officials and mental health advocates yields no solid answers about when or if four mental health centers will be closed. The mayor halted the closings yesterday.
4 years ago | Alex Parker
After a City Hall demonstration, Mayor Daley's chief of staff agreed to meet with opponents of the plan to close four mental health clinics. But the centers are still on track to close tomorrow.
4 years ago | Alex Parker
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