After 20 Years, South Chicago TIFs Show Limits of a Core Development Tool
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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After 20 Years, South Chicago TIFs Show Limits of a Core Development Tool
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CHICAGO -While Chicago's tax-increment financing (TIF) districts collectively held a $3 billion fund balance in 2023 alone, two South Chicago TIF districts, South Chicago and Commercial Avenue, generated just $26.5 million and $32.2 million, respectively, over more t . . .
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After 20 Years, South Chicago TIFs Show Limits of a Core Development Tool
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CHICAGO -While Chicago's tax-increment financing (TIF) districts collectively held a $3 billion fund balance in 2023 alone, two South Chicago TIF districts, South Chicago and Commercial Avenue, generated just $26.5 million and $32.2 million, respectively, over more t . . .
