Tom Tresser

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Chicago Is Not Broke Says Experts

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - July 27, 2016

“The deepest problems of modern life flow from the attempt of the individual to maintain the independence and individuality of his existence against the sovereign…

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Tom Tresser Talks TIFs: Part 1

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - July 21, 2016

Tom Tresser the editor of the book “Chicago Is Not Broke” stopped by the Defender to explain what is a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district…

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Tom Tresser Talks Tifs: Part 2

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - July 21, 2016

Tom Tresser the editor of the book “Chicago Is Not Broke” stopped by the Defender to explain what is a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district…

Entertainment

PSST: Wanna Know A Big Secret?

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - July 18, 2016

This past weekend, at the beautiful Alhambra Palace on West Randolph, the Chicago Defender found out that the city of Chicago really isn’t broke. The…

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