Sonya Blakey

Sonya Blakey

Sonya Blakey is a household name when it comes to radio. Beginning her career in Chicago more than 20 years ago, she currently hosts "Sonya Blakey In...Full Bio

 

Why streaming costs more in Chicago

We all know that here in Chicago we get taxed for almost everything.  We've been paying a tax for this for some time, but a new ruling is upholding the  tax on streaming services like Ntflix, Hulu, Spotify, and many others.  Currently an appeal is in motion.  The tax currently is at a whopping 9% for these services.  Haven't noticed? Take a close look at your billing breakdowns and see why if you're in Chicago you have to pay more. The tax is labeled as "electronic amusement." 


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