Despite some opposition to the package, the Northbrook Village Board has approved sales tax breaks that will bring the popular Hometown Coffee and Juice to downtown Northbrook. Village officials said a $1.5 million development loan, expected to be repaid mostly with sales taxes generated by the new coffee shop/restaurant, will help bring a vibrancy to the downtown area that … [Read more...] about Northbrook gives tax break to Hometown Coffee despite some objections
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Haake: Passivity is the enemy within
I’m watching the first snow in Chicago, fighting an urge to withdraw from national news for a while. Any familiarity with world history makes clear the imperative of resistance before jackboots kick down the door, but watching Republicans’ abrogation of duty in service to a charlatan taxes one’s mental health. I don’t want to give Donald Trump and his unqualified goons that … [Read more...] about Haake: Passivity is the enemy within
Education, political officials worry about education as Trump appoints education secretary
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on his plan to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, which has left professors and education experts envisioning a mostly bleak future for student learning. On Tuesday, he announced he chose Linda McMahon, a former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, who served as the leader of the Small Business Administration in … [Read more...] about Education, political officials worry about education as Trump appoints education secretary
Chicago voter turnout was second-lowest rate in 80 years for a presidential election
Chicago voters turned out at a much lower rate in this month’s general election than in recent presidential contests, marking the lowest turnout rate in 28 years, according to the most recent data from the Chicago Board of Elections. While election officials initially expected a high turnout, it ended up being markedly low for a presidential election. According to unofficial … [Read more...] about Chicago voter turnout was second-lowest rate in 80 years for a presidential election
Naperville seeking expert panel advice on possible Fifth Avenue land development
The Naperville City Council is seeking outside guidance to assist it in deciding how — or if — it should proceed on pursuing new projects for the city-owned land around the Fifth Avenue train station north of downtown. Council members agreed this week to submit the paperwork needed to request strategic advice through an expert panel hosted by the Urban Land Institute, known as … [Read more...] about Naperville seeking expert panel advice on possible Fifth Avenue land development