Plus, what this means for upcoming elections
Bank of America quit before it started helping the city sell off $1 billion of vehicle debt.
Plus, parking meter sale stalls
Plus, do you owe Chicago money? Start here.
Do you owe money for parking tickets and other unpaid fines? Here’s what you need to know about Chicago’s debt sale, debt relief programs, and how to spot a debt scam.
Plus, we want to hear from you
Here’s what you need to know as Bank of America steps in to help sell off at least $1 billion worth of vehicle debt to a private collector. People whose debt is sold will no longer qualify for city-run debt relief programs.
Plus, last chance to shape Newswire
Plus, run for a Police District Council seat
Tech companies are suing to block the Social Media Amusement & Responsibility Tax, which was implemented in January. Without it, a citywide Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program could hang in the balance.
Plus, the parks parking saga continues
Questions about whether the tax is an environmental or a financial policy have persisted for years. Here’s what to know about the grocery bag taxes you pay and why.
Plus, reflections from our court watching pilot
Knowing how Chicago creates a city budget can be tricky — tracking the next steps is even harder. Justin Marlowe, a University of Chicago expert on municipal finance, breaks down what we do with this huge plan.
Affordability — or the lack of it — is a hot button topic in Chicago. But what does it mean and how does it factor into how our city decides to spend and make money?
Plus, wrapping up our court watching pilot
Plus, how you can tell the Park District what you think
Plus, more accountability for the utility giant
The Inner-City Muslim Action Network’s Green ReEntry program has been helping men rejoin their communities after incarceration for over 15 years, leaning on faith, labor and mentorship. Inside this space, rebuilding homes is a way to mend across generations.
Plus, upcoming May Day actions