Chicago
Aug 28, 2025
Cook County property-tax billing blunder casts wide net of distress
Chicago Public Schools, for example, has racked up millions in interest on payroll loans, pension fund payment delays
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
Oct 23, 2025
Johnson’s $1B TIF sweep sparks aldermanic revolt over schools “bailout”
Mayor’s record surplus plan for development funds faces backlash for draining cash from neighborhood projects
Chicago
Oct 10, 2024
Chicago Public Schools wants funds normally given to developers
Wants nearly $1 billion from tax-increment financing districts to cover budget shortfall