(Chicago Sun Times) — Five mayoral candidates seeking to make the grade with Chicago teachers discussed education leadership and funding Thursday night. All agreed for transparency in tax-increment financing (TIF), which diverts property tax dollars from designated districts to boost development in blighted areas. But some areas not considered hard up for business have gained the designation, and when those tax dollars are diverted, other entities pick up the slack, some noted.
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