Amendment No. 3 to Canal/Congress Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to expand redevelopment area
- Record number: O2026-0024873
- Type: Ordinance; category: Tax Increment Financing Districts
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Finance
- Submitted Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: May 20, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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This ordinance would approve Amendment No. 3 to the Canal/Congress Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan to add an Expanded Area to the redevelopment district.
Who it affects
- Residents and property owners in the Expanded Area: Their area would be added to the Canal/Congress TIF redevelopment district and covered by its redevelopment plan.
- Residents of the 28th, 34th, and 42nd Wards: The committee report lists these wards in connection with the redevelopment of the Expanded Area.
What changes
- The Canal/Congress TIF Redevelopment Plan would be amended for the third time.
- The TIF redevelopment area would be expanded to include a new Expanded Area.
- The redevelopment plan would provide for redevelopment of the Expanded Area.
- The Committee on Finance recommended passage by voice vote with no dissent on May 18, 2026.
Where: 28th Ward; 34th Ward; 42nd Ward; Canal/Congress TIF Redevelopment Area
Timeline
- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 18, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- May 20, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- O2026-0024873 C.L..pdf (Committee Letter)
- O2026-0024873 Exhibit A with subexhibits I-III and V.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0024873 Exhibit B with subexhibit A_Reccomendation.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0024873 Exhibit C Legal Description.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0024873 Exhibit D Street Location.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0024873 Exhibit E Expanded Area Map.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0024873 Ordinance.pdf (Legislation)
- Canal_Congress TIF Mayoral Letter.pdf (Miscellaneous)
Lobbying and money
Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Who lobbied on it
- Planned Parenthood Illinois Action: SUPPORT O2026-0024873, O2026-0024874, O2026-0024875, AND O2026-0025512 (2 filings, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Michael Ziri; matched by record number)
Alderpersons who received money from these interests
| Member | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|
| Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | $50 | Michael Ziri (lobbyist for Planned Parenthood Illinois Action) |
Related legislation
More from Johnson, Brandon
- Executive Order No. 2026-7 (Senior Bill of Rights and Establishing the Mayor's Office on Aging) (F2026-0029547, introduced Dec 8, 2026, Placed on File)
- Issuance of general obligation bonds (2027-2028 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance) (O2026-0029650, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred)
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations (O2026-0029642, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred)
More on Tax Increment Financing Districts
- Establishment of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Neighborhood Improvement Program to provide TIF assistance for Home Repair Program (O2026-0029411, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- Fourth amendment to Pilsen tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment project and plan (O2026-0027139, introduced Jul 15, 2026, Passed)
- Designation of expanded Central West tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment project area (O2026-0027301, introduced Jul 15, 2026, Passed)
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