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Council tables renewal of Chamber of Commerce lease at City Hall after debate over rent and role
Summary
A proposed two‑year addendum to a low‑cost City Hall lease for the Waukegan Chamber of Commerce was tabled after aldermen debated whether the chamber should pay market rent, the city should host nonprofits in municipal space, and whether the group’s use of the city’s name implied official city affiliation.
The City Council on Oct. 20 tabled consideration of a two‑year lease addendum for the Waukegan Chamber of Commerce to continue using office space in City Hall after aldermen raised questions about rent, precedent and the chamber’s public presentation.
The addendum on the meeting agenda would have extended a prior short‑term lease arrangement that, as discussed in the meeting, carries a nominal fee (the prior lease and meeting discussion referenced a $10 per year figure). Several…
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