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The Chicago Reporter

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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: capital spending

Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Lori Lightfoot blasts One Central’s Springfield surprise

by Curtis Black June 7, 2019June 7, 2019

Chicago’s new mayor criticized developer Bob Dunn for slipping authorization for $5 billion into the state capital budget for a giant new transit hub next to Soldier Field.

Posted inGovernment and Politics

Report: Chicago’s wealthy, white communities most likely to have park projects approved

by Josh McGhee December 13, 2018April 12, 2019
Posted inChicago Election 2019, Education, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

On schools, Chicago’s next mayor should really listen to the community

by Curtis Black September 27, 2018January 15, 2019
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

$423 million capital spending plan released

by Sarah Karp May 2, 2014August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education, Perspectives

Facilities plan lacked parent, community involvement

by Joy Clendenning October 9, 2013November 8, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

Facilities plan OK’d, but questions of money, equity remain

by Rebecca Harris and Sarah Karp September 25, 2013August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education, Perspectives

Facilities problems lost amid school closings controversy

by Andrew Broy February 17, 2012November 8, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

Chicago lawmakers file bills to rein in school closings, class sizes

by Jim Broadway February 6, 2012August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

CPS to spend $659 million on school construction, renovation

by Sarah Karp December 15, 2011August 15, 2016
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education

Protesters shut down School Board meeting

by Sarah Karp December 14, 2011August 15, 2016

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