Mendoza wants lawmakers to restrict use of TIF funds
Mendoza wants to limit how often local governments can access TIF surplus funds for operational expenses
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Ben joined CNI in November 2024 as a Statehouse reporter covering the General Assembly from Springfield and other events happening around state government. He previously covered Illinois government for The Daily Line following time in McHenry County with the Northwest Herald. Ben is also a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield PAR program. He is a lifelong Illinois resident and is originally from Mundelein.
Mendoza wants to limit how often local governments can access TIF surplus funds for operational expenses
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