Chicago City Council rejects proposed fur ban, approves 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 fur ban rejected by City Council: ‘About personal choice’
The fur ban ordinance was an effort to fight animal cruelty, but opponents say it would have closed 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.
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 talk about banning fur. At a city council meeting that lasted well over five hours Wednesday,
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 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.
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. Ald. Raymond Lopez and animal rights activists argued the ban would be a step in stopping cruelty to animals. Opponents said such a ban would hurt multiple local businesses,
Council votes down Chicago fur ban
Heeding 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.
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Chicago City Council rejects fur ban: ‘About personal choice’
The opponents who won out argued the regulation would put family-owned fur stores out of business in an act of government overreach.