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Charles Oliver

Brickbat: Not-So-Sweet 16

the Chicago City Council Income Tax

The Chicago City Council is considering hiking 16 different taxes and fees. The ideas the council has been asked to consider include an income tax surcharge, a vacant lot tax, traffic congestion charges, and higher taxes on groceries and alcoholic beverages.

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