Tax increment financing districts added an average of $368 to the typical Chicago resident's annual tax bill.
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Do you support using tax increment financing funds to cover a city's basic operating expenses?
The foundation raised project costs by $59 million to fund building upgrades and future maintenance.
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Do you believe aggressive state-to-state economic competition is beneficial for the national economy?
An advertising push from Florida highlights business migration trends as billboards appear in the Chicago region.
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Do you trust your local government to deliver results on your community's most pressing problems?
The current Illinois Secretary of State aims to oversee Chicago's $17 billion budget and 35,000 city employees.
