Ciere Boatright commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) | City of Chicago Website
Ciere Boatright commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) | City of Chicago Website
Three public schools in North Lawndale are set to receive a total of $10 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for facility upgrades. This funding was approved by the City Council.
James Weldon Johnson STEAM Elementary School, located at 1420 S. Albany Ave., is allocated $3.75 million from TIF. The funds will be used to renovate four classrooms, modernize common areas, and address critical facility needs.
Thomas Chalmers STEAM Elementary School, situated at 2745 W. Roosevelt Road, will also receive $3.75 million. The school plans to use the money to renovate four primary classrooms, replace a roof, modernize common areas, and address essential facility needs.
Collins Academy STEAM High School at 1313 S. Sacramento Drive is designated to receive $2.5 million. This funding will facilitate the renovation of four classrooms, an upgrade of a parent center and specialty career room, and other critical facility improvements.
The Midwest TIF district will fully fund these projects through TIF allocations.
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