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Most crime in Chicago is exaggerated. But theft really is that bad.

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/retail-theft-chicago-shoplifting-robberies-increase-2024

Store owners say new State’s Attorney O’Neill Burke’s tightening of felony retail theft rules is much welcome

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/states-attorney-oneill-burke-tightening-of-felony-retail-theft/

Arguments fly in Illinois’ fight over ending swipe fees on taxes and tips

https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_11abd8d6-ace6-11ef-bae6-5b11f230df18.html

Shopping all the way: Holiday season in full swing for Illinois retailers

https://www.wandtv.com/news/shopping-all-the-way-holiday-season-in-full-swing-for-illinois-retailers/article_86194ba2-ae87-11ef-898d-47be44d578d6.html

Safety concerns linger downtown Chicago after shooting amid holiday festivities

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/safety-concerns-linger-downtown-chicago-after-shooting-amid-holiday-festivities/3609684/

Five-finger discounts on this scale are no slap-on-the-wrist crimes

https://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/2024/11/23/shoplifting-retail-theft-lake-view-lincoln-park-gold-coast-cook-county-states-attorney

Shoplifting soaring in Chicago after new North Side hot spot emerged in 2023, study says

https://www.wbez.org/crime/2024/11/22/shoplifting-rate-chicago-north-side-hot-spot-council-criminal-justice-study-2023

Bar Owners and Alders Oppose Chicago’s Alcohol Tax Hike Proposal

https://chicago.eater.com/2024/11/20/24301892/chicago-alcohol-tax-increase-opposition-bar-brewery

Johnson’s proposed alcohol tax hike likely dead amid pushback from Chicago’s hospitality industry

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/chicago-bars-fight-johnsons-proposed-alcohol-tax-hike

Chicago businesses oppose Mayor Johnson’s proposed liquor tax hike in budget plan

https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-budget-businesses-oppose-proposed-liquor-tax-hike-mayors-plan/15564657/