Proposal would cut pay for Chicago politicians to fund coronavirus response By Austin Berg 03/24/2020 One Chicago alderman is calling for the city’s 53 elected officials to forfeit their six-figure salaries for 15 days. TAGS: Chicago, coronavirus, COVID-19, lawmaker pay, Ray Lopez
Chicago alderman proposes tax on childbirth By Vincent Caruso 01/10/2020 Amid Illinois’ population decline, Ald. Ray Lopez proposed taxing conception and licensing childbirth. TAGS: Chicago, Chicago City Council, childbirth license, China, Communist China, conception fee, Ray Lopez
Alderman proposes charging admission to Taste of Chicago, Blues, and Jazz festivals By Brendan Bakala 11/03/2016 Chicago alderman suggests admission charge to sponsored festivals as way to raise revenue. TAGS: Chicago, fees, Rahm Emanuel, Ray Lopez, taxes