The Night Ministry’s case manager Sylvia Hibbard checks on people living in tents on Lower Wacker Drive, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.
In November, the Chicago City Council approved a ballot question that would raise taxes on high end real estate transfers to help pay for services for homelessness prevention. Courtesy of Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
The Night Ministry’s case manager Sylvia Hibbard checks on people living in tents on Lower Wacker Drive, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.

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Chicago City Hall Update: A new housing commissioner and more pushback to Bring Chicago Home

In November, the Chicago City Council approved a ballot question that would raise taxes on high end real estate transfers to help pay for services for homelessness prevention. Courtesy of Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
By Brenda Ruiz

A group of real estate, construction and business groups are pushing back against the city’s proposed real estate transfer tax to combat homelessness, also known as the Bring Chicago Home ordinance. And, we learn more about the mayor’s appointment for the city’s housing commissioner.

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GUESTS: Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city government and politics reporter

Tessa Weinberg, WBEZ city government and politics reporter

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The Night Ministry’s case manager Sylvia Hibbard checks on people living in tents on Lower Wacker Drive, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.
In November, the Chicago City Council approved a ballot question that would raise taxes on high end real estate transfers to help pay for services for homelessness prevention. Courtesy of Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
The Night Ministry’s case manager Sylvia Hibbard checks on people living in tents on Lower Wacker Drive, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.

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Chicago City Hall Update: A new housing commissioner and more pushback to Bring Chicago Home

In November, the Chicago City Council approved a ballot question that would raise taxes on high end real estate transfers to help pay for services for homelessness prevention. Courtesy of Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times
By Brenda Ruiz

A group of real estate, construction and business groups are pushing back against the city’s proposed real estate transfer tax to combat homelessness, also known as the Bring Chicago Home ordinance. And, we learn more about the mayor’s appointment for the city’s housing commissioner.

Reset hears more.

GUESTS: Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city government and politics reporter

Tessa Weinberg, WBEZ city government and politics reporter

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons