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Chicago’s Business License Fees Surge — What That Means for Small Businesses

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Chicago’s Business License Fees Surge — What That Means for Small Businesses - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County
Increasing business license fees hurts communities.
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February 25, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Chicago’s economy stumbles: PMI drops to 36.9 in Dec, its steepest decline since May and 13th straight month of contraction. Tough times for businesses ahead. 📉 #ChicagoEconomy #PMI

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December 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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The more red tape a company has to deal with. The more likely they are to close or not even open up.

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Chicago’s Small Businesses Are Closing — And Red Tape Is Part of the Problem - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County
When neighborhood businesses close and food truck operators struggle to enter the market, it’s not random. It reflects a growing pattern of rising costs, restrictive rules, and increasing business fee...
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February 25, 2026 at 7:50 PM