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News from September 2024

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Chicago Sky sign Elizabeth Williams through extended contract

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 19, 2024

CHICAGO (September 19, 2024) — The Chicago Sky have signed veteran Elizabeth Williams to a contract extension through the 2025 season, the organization announced today.

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Horizon Science Acad-Belmont administrators rank 186th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Administrators in Horizon Science Acad-Belmont earn an average of $92,756 per year, ranking 186th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Mayor proposes expedited process for select city land transactions

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

City land dispositions would undergo an expedited sales process through procedural improvements proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Cut the Tape initiative.

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City council approves $825K grant for Plant Chicago's new headquarters

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Plant Chicago will renovate a former firehouse at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave. as its mixed-use headquarters with support from an $825,000 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) grant approved by City Council today.

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Mayor proposes new sign guidelines to boost downtown business vitality

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Sign regulations along three downtown shopping corridors would be refined to increase advertising flexibility for local businesses through changes proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Chicago Fire falls short against Nashville SC with a narrow defeat

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Chicago Fire Falls 1-0 to Nashville SC at GEODIS Park

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TIF support proposed for restoration of Uptown music venue

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

The Double Door music club would finalize the restoration and reopening of Uptown’s historic Wilson Theater through $5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposed to City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson today.

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Chicago City Council approves multiple measures including tax incentives and housing developments

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Various measures were introduced to and approved by the Chicago City Council on September 18, 2024. The following press releases detail these actions:

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Chicago approves land sale and TIF funding for Kells Park fieldhouse

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

The Chicago Park District will construct a new fieldhouse in Kells Park through a land transfer and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance approved by City Council today.

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Mayor proposes TIF support for conversion of Loop office space

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Seven floors of the high-rise at 79 W. Monroe St. would be converted from office space to 117 mixed-income residential units through $28 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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West Town manufacturer receives property tax incentive

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

A landscape decor company was approved by City Council today for a Cook County Class 6(b) property tax incentive that will support a planned construction project in West Town.

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Renovated Ramova Theater named city landmark

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

The recently restored Ramova Theater complex in Bridgeport was designated as an official Chicago landmark by City Council today.

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Property tax incentives proposed for four industrial projects

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Four West Side industrial projects would save more than $13 million in property taxes through Cook County incentives proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Landmark status proposed for Mars candy factory in Austin

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

The Spanish Revival facade of the Mars candy factory in Austin would be designated as an official Chicago landmark under a proposal introduced to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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TIF support proposed for Timeline Theater project in Uptown

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Timeline Theater’s planned $40 million Uptown performance venue would be supported by up to $14 million in Tax Increment Financing proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Chicago Fire FC faces Nashville SC amid crucial playoff battle

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Chicago Fire FC will face Nashville SC tonight at GEODIS Park, marking the first of two consecutive away matches. The match begins at 7:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass, with local transmissions available on wlsam.com (English) and WRTO 1200 AM (Spanish).

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Chicago announces new housing projects funded by Mayor Johnson's HED bond

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) has announced the first two developments to receive financing from Mayor Brandon Johnson's HED bond. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to fund housing, with Mayor Johnson committing $230-250 million for the construction and preservation of affordable rental homes.

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Mayor proposes leases for community plazas on city-owned land

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

A trio of new public open spaces in Grand Boulevard, Englewood, and North Lawndale would operate for three more years through formal leases proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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TIF funding proposed for upgrades at three North Lawndale schools

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Three North Lawndale public schools would collectively receive $10 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for facility upgrades under proposals introduced to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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City Council approves property transfer in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 18, 2024

Chicago's City Council has approved an ordinance that facilitates the transfer of ownership for Renaissance Saint Luke, a senior living facility located in the Lakeview neighborhood. The change involves transferring control from the current General Partner, RRG Renaissance Saint Luke SLF, LLC, and Limited Partner, NJK Venture, LLC to new partners Greenview SLF General, LLC and Greenview SLG Limited LLC. The purchase price for this transaction is set at $6 million.