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💸 Property tax season is here
February 3, 2025 · — Ava Wojnowski
Hey Chicago! Ava Wojnowski here, and I will be stepping in as interim newsletter editor for Hey Chicago until we find a full-time replacement. A bit about me: I’m a Midwest girl, born in Wisconsin and a proud University of Wisconsin-Madison grad (shoutout to any Badgers reading 🦡)! I’m so excited to write for your city, but enough about me — let’s dive into today’s news.
What's CITY Talking About?
What’s the Deal With Chicago’s Property Taxes?
The first installments of 2024 property tax bills arriving in Cook County mailboxes are due March 4. As tax season rolls around, many Chicagoans are wondering why property taxes are so dang high. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Why White Men Are Suing Bally’s Casino
Bally’s, the city, and state regulators have been accused of discriminating against white men over an investment program that offers women and people of color ownership stake in the casino, according to a lawsuit filed by a conservative group last week. [Block Club]
Chicago Taxpayers Lose $30M Due To This Project
In October, the University of Illinois scrapped the proposed Discovery Partners Institute project in South Loop to join the South Side quantum research park. But the state had already spent construction money. [Sun-Times]
- The research hub was set to be in The 78, a megadevelopment the city has talked about for years. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Interested in After School Matters?
Applications for spring programs are now open until Feb. 14. The organization offers arts, sports, STEM, and leadership opportunities for teens. Programs run from Feb. 24 to May 10. [After School Matters]
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What To Do
Monday, Feb. 3
- 🧪 Kids Slime Time | 3:30 p.m. | Free | Bronzeville
- 🀄️ Year of the Snake Mahjong Night (21+) | 6 p.m. | Free | McKinley Park
- 🍎 Chicago Cider Week Launch Party | 6 p.m. | Free | Avondale
- 💃 Viennese Waltz Group Class (21+) | 6:45 p.m. | $20 | North Center
Tuesday, Feb. 4
- 🐍 Year of the Snake (21+) | 6 p.m. | $20 | Chinatown
- ❤️ Totally Lit Speed Dating: Hetero Edition | 6:30 p.m. | $25 | Wicker Park
- 🌮 Tortilla and Taco Making Class | 7 p.m. | $50 | Pilsen
- 📖 Neko Case Memoir | 7 p.m. | $50 | The Loop
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