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No Chi Hack Night on July 1st.
Happy 4th of July!
On July 1st, there will be no regular Chi Hack Night.
We’ll be back again on Tuesday, July 8, 2025!
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#642 Online: Property tax foreclosures in Cook County
Since 2019, more than 1,000 Cook County homeowners have lost their homes and home equity to investors — called tax buyers — through property tax foreclosure. Collectively, these homeowners owed $2.3 million at the time they fell behind on tax bills but lost $108 million in the estimated market value of their homes when investors foreclosed. A joint investigation by Injustice Watch and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity found these losses of homes and of wealth are disproportionately concentrated in Black community areas. Reporters Emeline Posner and Carlos Ballesteros will discuss their reporting and impact.
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#641 Online: Build your Tech skills with CCC
City Colleges helps students enter and evolve in a tech career—no matter where they start. With classes offering college credit, industry certifications, and professional development, it’s an affordable and life-changing tech education. City Colleges partners with some of the biggest names in tech, ensuring that CCC students learn relevant skills, and that employers have direct access to top talent.
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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!
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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!
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