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Chicago’s new hotel surcharge goes into effect next month

Name: Chicago’s new hotel surcharge goes into effect next month
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T18:33:00-0500
Duration: 43 s
Description: Last month, the Chicago City Council approved a 1.5% tax hike on the hotel tax within so-called "Tourism Improvement District". The new surcharge goes into effect on May 1.

Last month, the Chicago City Council approved a 1.5% tax hike on the hotel tax within so-called "Tourism Improvement District". The new surcharge goes into effect on May 1.