#638 In-person and Online: Cook County Treasurer's Office

The Cook County property tax assessment appeals system shifted nearly $2 billion in property taxes onto homeowners from businesses over just three years, with lower-income, Black and Latino homeowners picking up a disproportionate share of the burden, according to a new study by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office. Christopher Silber, the study’s lead author, and Director of Research Hal Dardick, the study’s editor, will break down the background, methodology and findings of the study.

#637 Online: Open Hack

There will be no presentation this week. Instead, we're going to have an Open Hack. Join our 7pm open Zoom call for introductions, socializing, announcements and breakout groups.

Meet Chi Hack Night's New Co-Presidents!

Apr 6, 2025 by Sean Watland, Sneha Jalukar & Samantha Goodman

After serving as Chi Hack Night’s second President, Sean Watland is stepping down after two years. Congratulate Sneha Jalukar & Samanatha Goodman Chi Hack Night’s new Co-Presidents!

2025 Board Election Results

Feb 18, 2025 by Elections Committee - Michael Chladek, Sean Watland, Cameron Sow, Viktor Köves

On Feb 18th, we held our sixth election for our Board of Directors. Congrats to our elected and appointed Board Members Derek Eder, Katie O’Shea, Josh Kalov, Adam Hecktman, and Vien Nguyen!