Jack Lavin: The path to a stronger Chicago starts with growth
Achieving growth in Chicago relies on businesses of all sizes expanding where there’s capacity, leading to more jobs and a broader tax base.
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Mark Denzler and Jack Lavin: Let’s get the funding right for public higher education in Illinois
We have serious concerns about proposed legislation in the Illinois General Assembly that would change the way public universities are funded.
Jack Lavin: MLB All-Star Game in 2027? Let’s fly the ‘W’ for Chicago’s economy.
When the All-Star Game comes to Chicago, it won’t just bring the world’s best ballplayers to Wrigley Field. It will bring visitors and investment.
Jack Lavin and Will Johnson: Cook County residents want transit funded — but not with new taxes
A new poll shows that Cook County residents want more funding for public transit. But they don’t want new tax dollars to do it.
Jack Lavin: The cloud tax increase may sound like a nebulous cost, but it will impact everyday Chicagoans
The proposed increase to the Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax is expected to impose an $128 million dollar burden on Chicago businesses.