Possible Chicago liquor tax hike would be a disaster for business, hospitality industry says
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Chicago bar owners are pushing back against proposed liquor tax hike
Bar owners are pushing back against a liquor tax hike proposal from Mayor Brandon Johnson that they say would ultimately decrease tax revenue. “Balance your budget like I do. Manage like I have to,” Robert Gomez said.
Experts say a Chicago liquor tax hike would be bad news for business, consumers
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors—and customers to drink outside the city.
Chicago City Council rejects property tax hike in 50-0 vote
In a rare 50-0 unanimous vote, the Chicago City Council voted Thursday to reject Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax increase, sending his 2025 budget plan back to the drawing board and dealing an emphatic blow to the proposal.
Chicago Council Rejects Mayor’s $300 Million Property-Tax Hike
The Chicago City Council on Thursday rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to raise property taxes by $300 million that would have helped close a budget gap of nearly $1 billion for next year.
Paul Lisnek on the rejection of Mayor Johnson's proposed property tax hike and more
WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week's topics include alders rejecting Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike,
City Council strikes down Mayor Johnson's proposed property tax hike
In a special meeting, Chicago's City Council voted unanimously to remove the mayor's proposed $300 million property tax increase from the 2025 budget plan. Why it matters: The removal of the tax hike will force Mayor Brandon Johnson to make hard decisions on other ways to generate more revenue or where to make cuts to city services.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Floats a Liquor Tax Increase in His 2025 Budget
Plus, an Election Day liquor ban question is posed to Lincoln Square residents, while a Bronzeville alderperson pushes for ...
Chicago Mayor Johnson's Budget Betrayal Would Raise Taxes on Small Businesses
A proposed alcohol tax hike will hit immigrant-owned liquor stores while city spending on nonessential projects remains high.
Garfield Ridge community calls for bar's closure after deadly shootout involving security guard
While Halina's Pub is shuttered for now, there's a neighborhood effort underway to keep it closed following a deadly shootout ...
Car crashes into Chicago police car as officers respond to burglary in Lincoln Park
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A car crashed into a Chicago police cruiser early Friday morning in Lincoln Park while officers were ...
New banquet hall in Aurora seeks liquor license
The Aurora City Council is expected to create a banquet hall liquor license for the renovated facility The Vault 106 near ...
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Businesses hope voters overturn 117-year-old liquor sale ban ordinance in North Side neighborhood
Some Chicago voters are seeing an unusual question on the ballot this year. In one small pocket of the North Side, businesses are banned from having a liquor license. There is now an effort to ...
Burglars break into Chicago business twice in the same night
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A South Loop business is searching for solutions after it was hit by the same break-in crew twice in one night, a brazen crime that was caught on video. The break-ins happened at the ...