Chicago business license fees increased this year, some by as high as 400% – Chicago Sun-Times

The higher fees took effect weeks after Mayor Brandon Johnson in December announced his “Cut the Tape for Small Business” initiative. A steep “increase in fees seems like a lot more red tape to me,” one applicant said. “It’s prohibitively expensive for small service-based businesses — cleaning, creatives, tutors, home-based businesses — many of whom operate on narrow margins. They are barely making ends meet and can’t absorb a sudden $1,000 upfront cost.”
5 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
100% Blue
3 months ago

The crime here is that illegals have to pay the same fee’s as Americans.

Leaving Soon, just not soon enough
3 months ago

If you are a job creator it is best that you leave for another state as costs will only go higher, much higher.

Admin
3 months ago

I think this Babylon Bee piece is meant for you, and a couple others here: New study suggests you can just think thoughts without posting them online. https://babylonbee.com/news/amazing-new-study-suggests-you-can-just-think-thoughts-without-posting-them-online

The Railroader
3 months ago

Businesses have found a way to significantly reduce the insane tax and regulatory burdens imposed by JB the Hutt, Mayor Cliff Notes, and the rest of the cretinous, craven Illinois political animals.

They leave.

MsT
3 months ago

This no surprise, it’s just the beginning. The fee increases are not limited to those identified in the article. Look for the COLA indexed increases, too. These fees apply equally to businesses making $0 after expenses as well as those making $1M. Start-ups beware. This is no place to do business.

SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE WIREPOINTS DAILY NEWSLETTER

Home Page Signup
First
Last
Check what you would like to receive:

FOLLOW US

 

WIREPOINTS ORIGINAL STORIES

WE’RE A NONPROFIT AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE.

SEARCH ALL HISTORY

CONTACT / TERMS OF USE