Chicago City Council expected to vote on fur ban, more than $3 million in police misconduct settlements
Several Black aldermen and clergy members rallied ahead of the meeting to urge the council to vote down a proposal from Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) to ban new fur from being sold in the city.
Chicago City Council votes down ban on sale of new furs
Aldermen voted 26-19 against the fur ban proposed by Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th), after impassioned pleas from critics who said it would harm Black entrepreneurs, and that a decision on whether or not to buy fur products should be left up to individual consumers.
Chicago fur ban set to face City Council vote
The fur ban ordinance is an effort to fight animal cruelty, but opponents say it will close historic Chicago family-owned businesses.
Chicago City Council Votes 19-26 to Reject Push to Ban Sale of New Furs
Supporters of the ban said it would strike a necessary blow against animal cruelty, while opponents said it would harm Chicago businesses.
Chicago City Council rejects effort to limit sale of new fur products
The city council on Wednesday rejected an effort to ban the sale of new fur products. The proposed ordinance from Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) sought to prohibit the sale of
Chicago City Council votes against ordinance to ban sale of fur clothing
Furriers will be sticking around Chicago after City Council voted against a fur ban Wednesday. Many who opposed the ban said it would have impacted the city's Black community. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.
Chicago fur ban rejected by City Council: 'About personal choice'
CHICAGO — Aldermen rejected an effort Wednesday to ban the sale of new fur products in Chicago. The failed ordinance aimed to fight animal cruelty with “compassion and empathy,” sponsor Ald. Raymond Lopez,
Chicago fur ban advances in City Council, furriers warn it would end their businesses
Chicago was founded by fur traders. Now, it might soon kick them out. An ordinance banning the sale of new fur products advanced in the City Council Tuesday, setting up a final vote as soon as next week.
Council votes down Chicago fur ban
Amid opposition from Black clergy and the Black Caucus, the City Council voted 26 to 19 not to impose a ban on the sale of new fur products in the city.
Aldermen reject fur ban and deliver tributes while residents question city finances
Chicago residents continue to express concerns about the city’s finances while city officials deliver tribute speeches and ...
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Chicago City Council votes down ban on new fur sales
The City Council voted 26-19 against a ban on new fur sales in the city. CHICAGO - The Chicago City Council voted against a ban on the sale of fur in the city during a meeting on Wednesday. A slim ...