Lincoln Yards
City Only Expected 50, But Hundreds Apply For 14 Spots On Lincoln Yards Neighbors Group
The council will consist of neighborhood representatives, community leaders and others chosen by the mayor and Ald. Brian Hopkins.
Have Thoughts About Lincoln Yards Or The 78? City Seeking Volunteers For Advisory Council On Megadevelopments
The council will consist of neighborhood representatives, community leaders and others chosen by the mayor and Ald. Brian Hopkins.
Fleet Fields, Soccer Site At Bucktown/Lincoln Yards Border, Will Remain Open Through Winter
Sterling Bay, the developer behind Lincoln Yards, kept the fields open in response to community demand.
Frustrated Teachers Take On Lincoln Yards As Strike Reaches Day 9: ‘TIF Money … Should Be Going To Our Schools’
Earlier this month, Mayor Lightfoot said the $1.3 billion tax subsidy for Lincoln Yards is not "available [money] that we can just shift somewhere else."
Huge Stanley’s Market Site Will Go To Auction In November — Unless Someone Buys It First
Many thought the collection of properties would be snatched up for the nearby Lincoln Yards project, but the site remains for sale.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit To Block Lincoln Yards TIF, Says Groups Lack Standing
Ald. Brian Hopkins, a vocal supporter of the TIF district, said the $6 billion project “is already moving forward,” and that it “wasn’t even slowed down by this lawsuit.”
Despite City’s ‘Rush To Judgment’ On Lincoln Yards, Judge Says Lawsuit To Block Tax Subsidy Might Not Fly
The city is trying to get a lawsuit aiming to stop $1.3 billion in tax dollars from going to the Lincoln Yards project dismissed. A judge could rule on it next week.
Fight To Stop $1.3 Billion Tax Subsidy For Lincoln Yards Returns To Court
Regardless of the outcome of the lawsuit, organizers hope the city will seek a "serious, systemic reform" of TIFs.
Sterling Bay Wanted To Give New Lincoln Yards Soccer Fields To City, But Park District Can’t Afford It
Sterling Bay wanted to gift the fields to the city ahead of the Lincoln Yards development, but maintenance, programming and security staff at Fleet Fields was too pricey for the park district.
Discounted Tickets Now On Sale For Educational TIF Event In Wicker Park
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts are used by municipalities to incentivize development.
Lincoln Yards Developer Sterling Bay Will Unveil ‘Fleet Fields’ Soccer Fields This Weekend (PHOTOS)
It is unknown whether the developer will construct a school, library or community center as previously promised.
What Are These Soccer Fields Popping Up At Lincoln Yards? Ald. Hopkins Announces Fleet Fields
The sports fields will be completed by July 28, the alderman said.
Community Groups Sue City To Try To End Lincoln Yards TIF, Reform TIF System
The groups behind the lawsuit allege the city has used the TIF system in a "racially and ethnically discriminatory" way to benefit white-majority areas.
Community Groups Sue City To Block $900 Million Lincoln Yards TIF
The controversial TIF for the Lincoln Yards development was approved by the City Council last week.
‘This Is The Last Time. You’re Done’: After Defeat, Lincoln Yards Critics Hopeful New Council Will Stop Luxury TIF Handouts
Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot said a deal like the one approved Wednesday won't happen under her watch. "Enjoy this moment in the sun, because you’re never going to get a deal like this again."
$1.6 Billion In Tax Subsidies For Lincoln Yards, The 78 Delayed, But Both Could Be Approved Wednesday
Mayor Rahm Emanuel pushed for the delay because Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot, who has expressed concerns about Lincoln Yards, requested it.
Rahm Calls For Delay On $1.6 Billion TIF Deal For Lincoln Yards, The 78 After Lightfoot’s Plea
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said he still wants the vote to go through.
Aldermen Set To Dole Out $1.6 Billion In Tax Subsidies For Lincoln Yards, The 78
As Mayor Emanuel and 11 or as many as 14 aldermen prepare to end their terms, they are set to create two new neighborhoods.
Ald. Michele Smith Declares Victory In 43rd Ward Race
Smith led opponent Derek Lindblom by nearly 10 points Tuesday night.
Ald. Michele Smith Faces High-Stakes Runoff Tuesday With Derek Lindblom In Fight For 43rd Ward Seat
Both Smith and challenger Lindblom are well-financed, knowledgeable about the issues and poised to make the run-off election a tight one.
