Paper or plastic? Both could cost you in Chicago Published: October 18, 2016 Updated: July 5, 2017October 18, 2016 by Lacey Evans The mayor of Chicago presented his 2017 budget proposal to the City Council last week and it includes a 7-cent fee on all paper and plastic bags given out at stores. Continue Reading Posted in News | Tagged bans, challenging materials, fees, government, plastics | Leave a reply