I was lucky enough to meet Troy and get a tour of the press box. He was gracious and such a pro. I loved listening to him call the games. RIP to one of the greats.
We’ll miss you, “Muzz” ❤️
From all of us here at the Blackhawks, we extend our deepest condolences to Troy’s family and friends, our alumni and the many fans who loved him dearly
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NEW: Chicago has just over two weeks left to pass a city budget. The clock is ticking.
Much of the budget drama has centered around Mayor Brandon Johnson’s demand for a controversial “head tax,” which would bring in an estimated $82 million.
But far less attention has been paid to a move with a far greater impact on the budget: the mayor’s proposed $1 billion sweep of Tax Increment Financing districts, or TIFs.
It is impossible to understand the current budget battle—and the record-breaking property tax increases that just hit Chicago homeowners—without first understanding TIFs.
In this week’s edition of The Last Ward, we dive into a critically important part of the budget process that most voters don’t understand.
And how political leaders are taking advantage of that ignorance to pass back-door property tax hikes, costing homeowners thousands of dollars a year.
This is the truth about TIFs: Chicago’s secret property tax hikes ⬇️ https://t.co/AnKRuQT923
There is a short list of people in this world who are, and shall forever be, connected to WGN-TV. Ryne Sandberg was one them.
Rest in peace, Ryno.
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Chicago City Council members, please VOTE NO on this reckless $830 million bond deal. There is no need to rush this through council today. 99% of the city rightfully opposes this insanity. Go back to the drawing board & address capital needs responsibly.
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Chicagoans, the Parking Meter Fiasco resulted in $1.5 billion in revenue for the city & incensed voters. Today's 20 year interest-only $830 Million Bond Boondoggle will COST taxpayers upwards of $2 BILLION. Let that sink in. Insist your alderman votes NO! https://t.co/2ZKiuums8U
In 2009, 40 aldermen went along with a bad lease that gave the City of Chicago $1.25 Billion in one year, while losing control of all parking meter revenue for the following 99 years. Five members voted against the lease.
In 2021, Lori Lightfoot bullied aldermen & lied to the Black Caucus in order to win over 41 aldermen for approval of a $3.7 Billion borrowing plan for infrastructure that was supposed to last through 2026. Eight members voted against the new debt spending.
Tomorrow, City Council will again have to decide if we are again going to choose short-term cash for long-term pain? Which aldermen will have the strength to say no?
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