Some advocates contend higher business license fees are yet another burden for small businesses facing economic headwinds.
The city of Chicago hiked prices this year for some business license fees by as much as 400%, according to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
For example, fees for two-year regulated business licenses jumped from $250 to $1,0… [5505 chars]
Source: Chicago Sun-Times | Published: 2026-02-23T11:30:00Z
Credit: Chicago Sun-Times
