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How the Composite Effective Hotel Tax Rate Is Calculated in Chicago

The Civic Federation released its annual…

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Will Chicago Restore the Head Tax?

In the current campaign for Chicago Mayor and City Council, several candidates have called for restoring the City’s employer’s expense or “head” tax, a tax that was repealed in 2014. An employer’s expense tax, or head tax, is imposed on…

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2023 Consumer Tax Rates Report

Click here to read the full report.INTRODUCTIONThis annual report lists and describes selected consumer taxes within the City of Chicago. For…

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Estimated Effective Property Tax Rates 2010-2019

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New Report Shows Record Revenue from Chicago TIFs, Declines in Suburbs

A report released by the Cook County Clerk last month found that revenue from TIF districts increased to a record $1.6 billion for FY2021,…

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Early Trends in Online ARPA Reporting by Cities

This blog examines online reporting of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending and performance measures by major U.S. cities. A key component of ARPA was a $350 billion infusion of federal funding to state, local and Tribal governments…

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From Budget Forecast to Budget Proposal: Changes to the City’s Revenue Projections

On November 7, 2022, the Chicago City Council voted to pass the Mayor’s proposed…

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City of Chicago FY2023 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

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Spending on Public Safety in the City of Chicago FY2023 Proposed Budget

The City of Chicago introduced the Mayor’s proposed FY2023 budget in early October, and the City Council will vote on a final budget in November. This blog post takes a look at what’s in the FY2023 budget proposal in the area of public…

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How is the City of Chicago Spending Federal COVID Relief Funds?

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA’s) $350 million federal investment into…