Mayor Brandon Johnson Advocates for Digital Ad Tax and Revenue Reforms in Springfield
Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to visit Springfield to advocate for a series of revenue-generating measures aimed at bolstering Chicago's finances. His agenda includes reversing cuts to the Local Government Distributive Fund, implementing a new digital advertising tax, and expanding the city's home rule authority to levy taxes. The digital ad tax proposal targets advertising revenue from Illinois viewers, with a progressive rate structure for firms earning over $100 million globally. This initiative follows a similar tax in Maryland, which has faced legal challenges. Johnson's efforts come as the General Assembly's spring session nears its end, and amid discussions about the Chicago Bears' potential move to Arlington Heights. 
