# Amendment No. 3 to Canal/Congress Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to expand redevelopment area

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- Record number: **O2026-0024873**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Tax Increment Financing Districts
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Submitted Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: May 20, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=A06FF029-D038-F111-88B3-001DD80B0E39)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c389d187-da02-4644-84e4-f909b924eb66.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/CE41BA5E-FF38-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18). On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2026-0024873 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c389d187-da02-4644-84e4-f909b924eb66.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2026-0024873 Exhibit A with subexhibits I-III and V.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b64795b6-79bc-4691-8f7f-ab4419186794.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0024873 Exhibit B with subexhibit A\_Reccomendation.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a97af20b-9e6f-41a0-87c0-f084dcd49abb.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0024873 Exhibit C Legal Description.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/705f3f24-7409-41d2-9763-368cac6e87fb.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0024873 Exhibit D Street Location.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d237eb0c-55da-4e6f-a027-2a4937a5cec8.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0024873 Exhibit E Expanded Area Map.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d620325c-0f53-4c47-9c77-00aa6e9cb833.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0024873 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f1730b56-877a-4059-ad97-6503f9047aee.pdf) (Legislation)
- [Canal\_Congress TIF Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/1748bd86-682d-4046-920f-fe2f54b72dea.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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) | $50 | Michael Ziri (lobbyist for Planned Parenthood Illinois Action) |

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