I wanted to make a few observations. First, Chicagoans are among the most highly taxed people in the country. Sales taxes, property taxes, excise taxes, and fees are all high. Chicago’s problem is not that taxes are too low but that we don’t get value for what is received in city ...
Last week,Chicago became the first city in the US to join the "Lights Out Plan".People turned off the lights in the city's tallest buildings,so that thousands of birds could get to their winter homes.Every year in autumn,some birds fly over Chicago on their way to the south,and come...
We have fewe r birds today because there are fewer places f or birds.( ) 1. Why did people in Chicago turn off th eir last week? A. Because people wanted to save money. B. Because people liked the dark night. C. Because people were a afraid that birds wo uld make much nois e...
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'We're stuck right now:' FirstKey renters get no explanation for eviction notice The company that owns the homes is blaming the city of Country Club Hills, but now the mayor of Country Club Hills is clapping back. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has more on the controversy....
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( )70. What do we know about the first The Taste of Chicago festival? A. It was a great success. B. It was a ten-day event. C. It was held in late July. D. It was held in Grant Park.( )71. Which of the following is TRUE about The Taste of Chicago? A. It was Jane By...
We have fewer birds today because there are fewer places for birds. ( )1. Why did people in Chicago turn off their lights last week? A. Because people wanted to save money. B. Because people liked the dark night. C. Because people were a afraid that birds would make much noise. D....
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