Proposed Chicago ‘liquor tax' sparks criticism as some fear it will drive sales to suburbs

A new tax on alcohol being proposed in Chicago’s City Council could have big implications for both shoppers and retailers, ...

WATCH: Coalition opposes Chicago alcohol tax hike

As Chicago officials aim to replace lost revenue from the state of Illinois’ repealed grocery tax, producers and industry ...

Chicago counter budget proposal calls for increases in garbage fee, liquor store tax

A countermeasure to the budget proposal being pushed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson would increase the city’s garbage ...
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Budget Deadlock Continues as Critics of Mayor’s Proposal Push Forward

Over the objections of the mayor, the Chicago City Council agreed to meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Dec. 23 in ...

Mayor makes major change to head tax proposal as alderpersons prepare to present alternative budget

Johnson offered a compromise head tax plan that he hopes will be more palatable to any opponents who might be on the fence.
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Clock ticking on Chicago budget deadline after mayor tweaks controversial corporate head tax proposal

CHICAGO (WGN) — The clock is ticking on the deadline to pass a city budget and avoid a government shutdown, as negotiations continue over Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial corporate head ...