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- Re-Connection Vol. 4 Issue 1
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- Illinois’ 97th General Assembly convened in Springfield, Ill., last Wednesday, following a dramatic finish to the 96th General Assembly, which included increasing the corporate and personal income tax rates, abolishing the death penalty, and rolling back free bus and train rides for all…
- Re-Connection Vol. 3 Issue 12
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- National and international thought leaders convened in Chicago Dec. 7, 8 and 9, for the “Global Metro Summit 2010: Delivering the Next Economy,” co-hosted by the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, London School of Economics, Alfred Herrhausen Society, and Time…
- Re-Connection Vol. 3 Issue 11
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- The Illinois General Assembly convened for its Fall Veto Session on Tuesday. In addition to the controversial issues on the agenda such as gambling, the death penalty, and civil unions, one big question is whether Gov. Pat Quinn will push his proposed one percent income tax increase. According to…
- Re-Connection Vol. 3 Issue 10
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- Last Wednesday, Oct. 13, before a crowd of about 800 people, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) launched the implementation phase of its GO TO 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan. The very next day, the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded CMAP a $4.25 million…
- Re-Connection Vol. 3 Issue 9
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- On the Sunday following Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Sept. 7 announcement that he will not seek re-election, the Chicago Tribune published “Daley the Builder leaves unfinished business,” an analysis of major city projects that won’t be completed by the time he leaves…
- Re-Connection Vol 3 Issue 8
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- On Oct. 13, 2010, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is expected to approve GO TO 2040, its first comprehensive plan for the future of northeastern Illinois. Three years in the making, GO TO 2040 outlines policy and investment strategies in 12 issue areas that are fundamental to…
- Re-Connection Vol 3 Issue 7
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- The Chicago River has made headlines recently, a spotlight it too rarely enjoys. In June, President Obama recommended disinfecting the river to make it swimmable, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley reiterated his ongoing support for enhanced water treatment and a cleaner river, and the Metropolitan…
- Re-Connection Vol 3 Issue 6
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- On Monday, MPC hosted its 2010 Annual Luncheon, featuring Illinois’ U.S. Senate candidates Alexi Giannoulias (D), Mark Kirk (R), and LeAlan Jones (Green). Before a crowd of nearly 900 Chicago-area corporate, civic, government and community leaders, the candidates presented their positions on…
- Re-Connection Vol 3 Issue 5
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- The Illinois General Assembly’s final day was slated for May 7, but that Friday came and went as lawmakers failed to approve a state budget. This week, Springfield lawmakers reconvene, facing the enormous task of passing a budget by June 30, when the fiscal year ends.
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- Re-Connection Vol 3 Issue 4
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- This Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual celebration to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the earth’s environment. MPC is doing its part — promoting walkable, mixed-use communities; connecting homes, jobs and transit; supporting planning and policies to…
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