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Stroger defends veto, decries political "grandstanding"

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger says he supports health care in the county, and will continue to push for a gradual rollback of the county sales tax. Supporters criticized commissioners for trading health care for political points.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

At Women's Treatment Center, budget cuts hit home

Gov. Rod Blagojevich has cut $137 million from substance abuse and mental health programs across the state to close a budget shortfall. A Daily News slideshow illustrates the impact at one facility.

almost 3 years ago | Megan Cottrell

City colleges board approves tax hike, discusses ad spending

City Colleges of Chicago trustees OK'd a property tax increase today and discussed the merits of merits of the system's marking campaign, budgeted $5.6 million this academic year.

almost 3 years ago | Peter Sachs

City Colleges eye tax hike

Chicago property taxes would increase slightly to meet rising enrollment and costs under a proposal released by college trustees. The public can comment at a meeting Thursday morning.

almost 3 years ago | Peter Sachs

Citizens ask for tax increase to pay for mental health services

North West Side residents are rallying voters to approve a referendum that would raise taxes to fund free mental health services for residents. The measure will appear on the ballots in 103 precincts.

almost 3 years ago | Megan Cottrell

Duncan urges income tax hike

The amount of funding the state provides to Chicago Public Schools has been a constant issue this year and led to a school boycott. Schools chief Arne Duncan is asking state lawmakers to hike income taxes to provide more education funds.

3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

Duncan urges income tax hike

The amount of funding the state provides to Chicago Public Schools has been a constant issue this year and led to a school boycott. Schools chief Arne Duncan is asking state lawmakers to hike income taxes to provide more education funds.

3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

Board of Ed to vote on $5.1 billion budget

The CPS budget calls for spending $100 million in reserve funds to avoid tax increases. The district will dedicate $18 million for a high school transformation program.

3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

CPS to dig into reserves for '09 budget

The Chicago Public Schools district will draw $100 million from its reserve fund rather than raise its tax rate to meet a budget shortfall, school officials say.

3 years ago | Steven Chaitman

Tax repeal proposal fails

A proposal by Commissioner Tony Peraica to reverse the county's 1 percent sales tax fails by a 10-7 vote with some of Peraica's colleagues accusing him of political grandstanding.

3 years ago | Paul Rock

Officials press for property tax reform

Existing caps on property tax increases aren't enough, the mayor says. Tax bills are rising faster than paychecks, leading homeowners to default on their mortgages, he says.

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Budget squeeze calls for cuts, Daley says

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley announces a broad range of city budget cuts that will include a hiring freeze and spending cuts brought on by lingering economic woes and the effects of a harsh winter.

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Committee: Property sellers will pay CTA bailout taxes

Real estate advocates say the plan punishes property owners already suffering from declining sale prices. The money will be used to avert CTA service cuts.

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Board of Review to reexamine property assessments

The mayor offered an olive branch to strapped homeowners, allowing them to appeal property assessments in advance of their 2007 tax filings.

over 3 years ago | Jessica Pupovac

Mayor pitches property tax relief

County: reassessment not in the cards

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

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