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Tag: Downtown

Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be, Transportation

Lightfoot’s rideshare fee plan improves equity, but why not tax Uber and Lyft directly?

by Curtis Black November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

The mayor’s proposal to relieve congestion and boost public transportation will cost solo riders in affluent areas the most, but there are other, more progressive options.

Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Lincoln Yards and the ‘lords’ of Chicago

by Curtis Black January 24, 2019January 24, 2019
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Emanuel shores up downtown development on his way out

by Curtis Black November 29, 2018January 24, 2019
Posted inEconomic Development, Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

From police to schools to transit, a crisis of accountability in Chicago

by Curtis Black June 21, 2018June 22, 2018
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Housing, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

What it’ll take to root out discriminatory property taxes in Cook County

by Curtis Black August 3, 2017August 14, 2017
Posted inGallery, Multimedia

Photos: Women’s March and anti-Trump protests in Chicago draw huge crowds

by Max Herman January 23, 2017May 22, 2017
Posted inEmployment and Labor, Gallery, Multimedia

Jobless in Chicago’s financial district

by Stacey Rupolo December 4, 2015May 22, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Housing

Affordability ordinance could ease Chicago’s housing segregation

by Adeshina Emmanuel October 21, 2015October 22, 2015
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Cook County homeowners deserve property tax relief

by Curtis Black September 17, 2015August 3, 2017

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