Why property taxes go up when property values go down; how taxing bodies come up with the tax levy; and the different ways of structuring a tax-increment financing deal. Length 10.3 minutes.

7/19/12: "As the Slush Fund Shrinks, the Mayor Dips In Anyway"

Hear government insiders, activists, and journalists dive deep into the dark corners of Chicago government--driving shadowy deeds into the light. If you want to hear voices--voices that clue you to the backstage actors that affect our city--listen closely, because we're Chi!

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7/19/12: "As the Slush Fund Shrinks, the Mayor Dips In Anyway"

7/19/12: "As the Slush Fund Shrinks, the Mayor Dips In Anyway"