News Introduction Stay informed with the latest media coverage and external news featuring GCI’s work and impact. New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids Posted on September 10, 2026 NPR reports GCI research found immigration enforcement reduced cross-community travel, costing Cook County businesses an estimated $1.26 billion. Federal immigration enforcement cost Cook County $1.26 billion Posted on September 10, 2026 WGN reports Great Cities Institute research found immigration enforcement contributed to $1.26 billion in lost Cook County commerce. Chicago-Area Businesses Lost $1.2B Amid Immigration Crackdown Posted on September 10, 2026 Block Club Chicago reports immigration enforcement reduced cross-community shopping, contributing to $1.26 billion in lost Cook County commerce. TIF Districts Raised Taxes but Failed to Spur Development, from WTTW Posted on September 01, 2026 WTTW News reports GCI’s new TIF study that finds Chicago’s system raised property taxes, deepened inequities, and yielded limited growth. New study finds Chicago TIF investments favor downtown Posted on August 31, 2026 On FOX 32 Chicago’s Good Day Chicago, GCI Director Teresa Córdova discusses TIF inequities, neighborhood disinvestment, and needed reforms. Juan González on Chicago Funding Real Estate, Not Services Posted on August 28, 2026 On Democracy Now!, Juan González discusses GCI’s findings on Chicago TIF inequities, diverted revenues, taxpayer burdens, and needed reforms. Chicago Report - Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 Posted on August 28, 2026 On FOX 32 Chicago’s Chicago Report, Juan González discusses GCI’s findings on TIF inequities, taxpayer burdens, and proposed reforms. Study Questions Chicago’s TIF Payoff; Developers Defend Its Impact Posted on August 28, 2026 Crain’s Chicago Business reports GCI research finding that Chicago’s TIF system raised property taxes while favoring downtown development. Chicago Development Program Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says Posted on August 27, 2026 From New York Times article, GCI researchers find Chicago’s TIF disproportionately benefits downtown while raising taxes and deepening inequities. Chancellor’s Committee on Status of Latinos recognizes notable members Posted on May 13, 2026 CCSL honored Teresa Córdova for advancing Latino communities through scholarship, leadership, mentorship, and equity-centered partnerships. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next
New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids Posted on September 10, 2026 NPR reports GCI research found immigration enforcement reduced cross-community travel, costing Cook County businesses an estimated $1.26 billion.
Federal immigration enforcement cost Cook County $1.26 billion Posted on September 10, 2026 WGN reports Great Cities Institute research found immigration enforcement contributed to $1.26 billion in lost Cook County commerce.
Chicago-Area Businesses Lost $1.2B Amid Immigration Crackdown Posted on September 10, 2026 Block Club Chicago reports immigration enforcement reduced cross-community shopping, contributing to $1.26 billion in lost Cook County commerce.
TIF Districts Raised Taxes but Failed to Spur Development, from WTTW Posted on September 01, 2026 WTTW News reports GCI’s new TIF study that finds Chicago’s system raised property taxes, deepened inequities, and yielded limited growth.
New study finds Chicago TIF investments favor downtown Posted on August 31, 2026 On FOX 32 Chicago’s Good Day Chicago, GCI Director Teresa Córdova discusses TIF inequities, neighborhood disinvestment, and needed reforms.
Juan González on Chicago Funding Real Estate, Not Services Posted on August 28, 2026 On Democracy Now!, Juan González discusses GCI’s findings on Chicago TIF inequities, diverted revenues, taxpayer burdens, and needed reforms.
Chicago Report - Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 Posted on August 28, 2026 On FOX 32 Chicago’s Chicago Report, Juan González discusses GCI’s findings on TIF inequities, taxpayer burdens, and proposed reforms.
Study Questions Chicago’s TIF Payoff; Developers Defend Its Impact Posted on August 28, 2026 Crain’s Chicago Business reports GCI research finding that Chicago’s TIF system raised property taxes while favoring downtown development.
Chicago Development Program Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says Posted on August 27, 2026 From New York Times article, GCI researchers find Chicago’s TIF disproportionately benefits downtown while raising taxes and deepening inequities.
Chancellor’s Committee on Status of Latinos recognizes notable members Posted on May 13, 2026 CCSL honored Teresa Córdova for advancing Latino communities through scholarship, leadership, mentorship, and equity-centered partnerships.
