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From backyard entertainment to wellness and relaxation, American Sale continues to be a trusted retail destination for generations of Illinois families.
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MAY 14, 2020
Aldermen gave a nod on Wednesday to Kenneth Williams as their choice to lead the City Council’s Office of Financial Analysis, casting him in a central role in the city’s effort to piece together a 2021 budget amid the devastation and uncertainty of the Covid-19 crisis. -
MAY 14, 2020
Cook County property owners won’t be penalized if they take an extra two months to pay their second-round property taxes this year, county officials announced Wednesday.
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Local counties across the U.S. are asking the U.S. House of Representatives to pass an aid package Friday they say will prevent future layoffs and reductions in important social services at the local level.
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MAY 13, 2020
A proposal to build a storage facility and retail complex on a long-vacant lot in Portage Park took a leap forward on Tuesday, as aldermen approved a $3.4 million tax incentive to support its development.
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MAY 13, 2020
Aldermen advanced a $3 million rescue package on Tuesday for owners of affordable apartment buildings as the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis squeezes renters and landlords across the city.
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MAY 12, 2020
A sweeping new report last week cranked up pressure on the City Council to pass legislation legalizing coach houses and extra basement units in Chicago, a proposal city housing officials have been eyeing for more than a year as similar laws take hold in other parts of the country.
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A nonprofit relief organization founded by film actor Sean Penn will play a role starting this week to open more Covid-19 testing sites in Chicago, city officials announced Monday.
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Aldermen advanced a proposal on Monday to make it illegal for employers to demote or fire their workers for staying at home in line with city and state orders related to Covid-19.
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MAY 12, 2020
If approved by aldermen Tuesday, a new proposal will allow city housing officials to modify city-backed loans for affordable housing properties without approval from the City Council.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a five-step framework Friday for how to reopen the city after almost two months of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new metrics are based on the rate of the virus’ spread across the city and nearby counties, testing capacity, support systems, and the viability of the city’s health care system in case of a surge.
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MAY 11, 2020
The City Council Committee on Workforce Development is scheduled on Monday to consider a proposal (O2020-2343) by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to make it illegal for employers to demote or fire their workers for complying with city and state orders related to Covid-19. Actions that would be protected from retaliation include staying home if employees feel sick, obeying isolation orders or following other health department directives “regarding the duties of hospitals and other congregate facilities.”
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MAY 11, 2020
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City planning officials gave initial approval for the construction of the 1,422-foot Tribune East, which developers said could break ground as early as fall 2021.
The Chicago Plan Commission approved a $700 million proposal on Friday to reshape the city’s skyline by building Tribune East, a hotel and residential tower that would be the second tallest in the city next to Willis Tower.
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MAY 08, 2020
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City officials will delay cracking down on businesses whose licenses have expired and suspend the collection of taxi and ride-share fees, according to a proposal advanced by aldermen on Thursday. -
MAY 08, 2020
Chicago could be one step closer to getting its second-tallest skyscraper with a vote scheduled Friday by city planning officials to approve Tribune Tower East, a 1,442-foot, $700 million development located next door to the historic Tribune Tower.
