Event Brief
Chicago Raises Hotel Tax to 19% for Tourism Boost
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM ET
Summary: Chicago increases downtown hotel tax to 19% to fund tourism marketing and events.
WHO: Chicago City Council
WHAT: Raised hotel tax
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET
WHERE: Chicago
WHY: To boost tourism marketing efforts and fund events.
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