City: Seize Deadbeat Landlord’s Buildings, But Not $88M In Fines
The nonprofit developer managed more than 70 buildings in Chicago, but left many units uninhabitable.
The nonprofit developer managed more than 70 buildings in Chicago, but left many units uninhabitable.
Lightfoot fielded questions from Chicagoans about the ongoing teachers strike and her budget plan for next year. Here’s what she had to say.
But the mayor wants to close the projected $838 million gap with higher taxes on ride-shares, restaurant bills and high-priced home sales.
The first-year mayor is considering higher taxes on ride-shares and restaurants. And she won’t rule out another property tax hike.
Mayor Lightfoot’s plan for special zones where recreational weed shops can locate hit a major roadblock: the City Council’s Black Caucus.
Chester Wilson Jr. has worked for Ald. Carrie Austin for 24 years but also developed a side business — in South Side real estate.
An independent consultant finds high taxes and market saturation could make a Chicago casino unfeasible for investors.
A hot mic and a diss by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is adding fuel to the feud between City Hall and the police union.
“We will own it,” Lightfoot says of the backlash from some aldermen.
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly says his office rent has nearly tripled and he “simply couldn’t afford it.”