Approximately 89% of the 24th Ward is covered by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts and is scheduled to remain that way through at least 2032. What is Tax Increment Financing? Tax Increment Financing is a special funding tool used by the City of Chicago to promote public and private investment across the City. Funds are […]
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Which City vendor has received the largest total approved amount across all new City contracts so far this year?
Among all City of Chicago vendors, FH Paschen SN Nielsen & Associates, one of the City’s construction vendors, has received the most total approved amount for new City contracts as of July 22, 2025, with initial agreements totaling up to $725 million for four contracts. Follow these steps to find City contracts and vouchers. 1. […]
Read MoreThere Were 1,777 Dispatched 911 Calls for Priority Level 1 in the McKinley Park in 2024. How Many 911 Calls Were in Your Community Area?
Explanation of Priority Levels There are three main priority levels for calls resulting in a unit dispatch: Level 1: Immediate Dispatch for life-threatening emergencies Level 2: Rapid Dispatch for situations where timely public safety action has the potential to affect the outcome of an incident Level 3: Routine Dispatch when calls do not involve an […]
Read MoreIn 2024, the Chicago Fire Department Responded to 233 Animal Bites in Chicago. Which Ward Reported the Most?
A brief history of the Chicago Fire Department The Chicago Fire Department (CFD) promotes fire safety, provides emergency care, and extinguishes fires. CFD is the largest fire department in the Midwest, and one of the nation’s largest fire departments with 92 fire stations across the City. It is also one of the oldest organized fire […]
Read MoreDid You Know that the City of Chicago Budgeted $22 Million for Street Lighting in 2025?
Annual Appropriation Ordinance The annual appropriation ordinance is the final City budget as approved by the City Council each year. It lists the budget appropriations that each department will receive from the City for the fiscal year. The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG)’s City of Chicago Annual Appropriation details dashboard lists the […]
Read MoreRoughly 40 Percent of Budgeted City Positions in 2025 are in the Chicago Police Department
Did you know that roughly 40 percent of budgeted City positions in 2025 are in the Chicago Police Department (CPD)? There are 34,568 budgeted positions in 2025 for the City as a whole, and 13,742 are in CPD. This Dashboard Insight provides a step-by-step guide to navigate to this information on the City Annual Appropriations […]
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