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Chicago jacks up hotel tax to 19% as city chases DNC bid and convention dollars

March 20, 2026 · Steve Whitfield

The Chicago City Council voted to raise the tourist tax on hotel rooms in the downtown area to 19%, up from 17.5%, as city officials and tourism boosters position the Windy City to land major events, including a return of...

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