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Exotical dance tax ruling in Chicago and Cook County
A First District Appellate Court panel ruled that small strip clubs cannot be taxed for city 8 percent and county 3 percent amusements while other small venues are exempt, calling the ordinances content based and not serving a compelling state interest. The decision bars the tax on nude dancing venues. The ruling comes as lawmakers had exempted some venues eight years ago, then limited the exemption to strip clubs. The court said the policy violates the First Amendment.
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