Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes Springfield for Chicago funding boost, against Bears suburban stadium
Here's what that "revenue boost* ia all about
>Beyond LGDF, Johnson’s office is pursuing a range of new revenue measures. He wants a new statewide digital advertising tax by granting the authority to pass such levies, which have faced litigation on the East Coast and was proposed last year in Illinois before being dropped to clear the way for a $1.5 billion public transit overhaul.
>Johnson’s office is also seeking authorization to close an amusement tax resale loophole worth up to $31 million; impose a $1 delivery fee on non-grocery, non-medication purchases that the city projects could raise $151 million; amend tobacco taxation rules; and establish a payroll expense tax on large businesses. The city is also backing progressive Democratic legislation to close tax loopholes and institute a billionaire wealth tax.