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Chicago Southland Black Chamber Joins Other Area Business Organizations to Successfully Push BIDS Legislation

Silence DoGood - March 14, 2024

These are self-initiated assessments by business owners themselves and thus are not taxes. Properties within the district are assessed at a customized level by the business community. #bids

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Black Chamber Statement on ‘Bring Chicago Home’ Appellate Court Ruling

Silence DoGood - March 6, 2024

Today’s ruling, although disappointing, does not address the validity of the question, which is the real issue at hand. #bringchicagohome

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Coalition of Chicago Businesses Files Lawsuit Opposing Transfer Tax Referendum

Silence DoGood - January 5, 2024

The coalition contends that it is unconstitutional to include more than one question in the referendum because it prohibits residents from voting on the three individual policy points. #boma

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