Chicago, fur ban and City Council

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.
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 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 furriers speak out against proposed fur ban
The Chicago City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposal to ban the sale of new fur products, but many Black clergy members and other leaders say it would unfairly force some longtime small businesses to close.
Chicago Fur Ban Fails In City Council After Black Caucus Backlash
Alderpeople rejected Ald. Ray Lopez's (15th) proposal to ban the sale of all new fur products by a 19-26 vote. Local fur shop owners said the ban would have forced them to close or leave the city.
Chicago City Council rejects effort to limit sale of new fur products
The proposed ordinance from Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) sought to prohibit the sale of fashion and accessories made with animal fur.
Fur ban, police misconduct settlements up for vote by Chicago City Council
A proposed fur ban and several settlements in police misconduct lawsuits are up for final votes by the Chicago City Council on Wednesday.
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,
Chicagoland Clergy Call on Chicago City Council to Vote No on Fur Ban Proposal that Would Close Down 30-Year-Old Black-owned Business
Chicagoland clergy and community leaders including Neighborhood FORWARD Chicago are urging the Chicago City Council to take immediate action to protect Island Furs, a Black-owned southside business, in light of a proposed ordinance threatening to close establishments like Island Furs,
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