Improvement projects at four Chicago Public Schools (CPS) facilities would be
supported with more than $7.4M in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance under
proposals introduced to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
• Greater Lawndale High School for Social Justice, at 3120 S. Kostner Ave. in
South Lawndale, would receive $4M from the Little Village Industrial TIF
district for a new soccer field, running track, lighting, and drainage. CPS
would pay for the remainder of the $8M project, which would also serve
Infinity Math, Science and Technology High School; Multicultural Arts High
School; and World Language Academy High School.
• Roald Amundsen High School, at 5110 N. Damen Ave. in Lincoln Square,
would receive $1.25M from the Western Avenue North TIF district to update
building energy systems. TIF would pay the cost of the entire project.
• Mark Skinner Elementary School, at 225 S. Aberdeen St. on the Near West
Side, would receive $1.26M from the Central West TIF district for a full roof
replacement and associated masonry repairs. TIF would pay the cost of the
entire project.
• Uplift Community High School, at 900 W. Wilson Ave. in Uptown, would
receive $910,000 from the Wilson Yard TIF district for central plaza
upgrades. TIF would pay the cost of the entire project.
Chicago’s TIF program allocates property tax growth within designated TIF districts
for public improvement projects, affordable housing, economic development, and
other goals.
