A press conference was held at City Hall to highlight concerns with the PTO ordinance and ask that changes to the ordinance be made. Hear from business owners, community advocates, and local chambers who passionately discussed their concerns and suggested possible improvements to the ordinance below.
Over 30 chambers of commerce and place-based organizations sent a letter to Chicago City Council members asking them to refrain from passing the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance. You can view the communication that was sent to Alders here.
Proposed Chicago Ordinances That Will Impact Small Businesses (Camera & Sign)
Proposed Chicago Ordinances That Will Impact Small Businesses June 24, 2025 Chicago’s small and local businesses drive the city’s economy, foster economic development, create jobs, and support local communities. This blog highlights two proposed ordinances that will impact the small business community. There is a recently filed ordinance that will require all licensed businesses…
Proposed Ordinance Supports Outdoor Dining
City Council Passes Ordinance Supporting Chicago Outdoor Dining and Reducing Red Tape Chicagoans love to eat outdoors, and the Chicago City Council just passed an ordinance that will support the restaurants that make it happen. The Chicago City Council has passed an ordinance that will offer two-year sidewalk café permits to reduce red tape for…
Job Creation Tax Credit Bill That Supports Small Businesses Moves Out of Committee
Bill That Supports Small Businesses Moves Out of Committee The small business community scored a big win when the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act advanced out of the House Revenue and Finance Committee. This legislation will support small businesses by establishing $2500.00 tax credits for businesses with 50 or fewer employees that hire…
