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Bank of America quit before it started helping the city sell off $1 billion of vehicle debt.
Do you owe money for parking tickets and other unpaid fines? Here’s what you need to know about Chicago’s debt sale, debt relief programs, and how to spot a debt scam.
Here’s what you need to know as Bank of America steps in to help sell off at least $1 billion worth of vehicle debt to a private collector. People whose debt is sold will no longer qualify for city-run debt relief programs.
Tech companies are suing to block the Social Media Amusement & Responsibility Tax, which was implemented in January. Without it, a citywide Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program could hang in the balance.
