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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: Norwegian American Hospital TIF Application
Record date · July 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
Lobbyist Michael S. Laube represented Norwegian American Hospital in discussions with the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development regarding a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application.
This document tracks efforts to secure public TIF funding for a private hospital, which involves the allocation of local property tax revenue for economic development projects.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Norwegian American Hospital
The organization is seeking approval for a TIF application to potentially receive public funding.
Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development
The agency is responsible for reviewing and deciding on the TIF application.
Key Facts
- Michael S. Laube acted as the lobbyist for Norwegian American Hospital.
- The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
- The specific action sought was an application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
- The reporting period for this activity was July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018.
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- The activity is classified as an administrative action.
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Historical TIF Request
This document confirms that Norwegian American Hospital was actively seeking TIF funding through professional lobbying in the third quarter of 2018.
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