Chicago was founded by fur traders. Now, it might soon kick them out. An ordinance banning the sale of new fur products advanced in the City Council Tuesday, setting up a final vote as soon as next ...

But a new measure before the Chicago City Council could impact what Andriana Furs is allowed to sell. The measure would ban ...

The ban would not outlaw leather, cowhide or deerskin products. It also makes exceptions for the sale of secondhand fur ...

The measure would ban new fur from being sold in the city, and would affect six Chicago furriers — including Andriana Furs and another Beverly neighborhood furrier, Island Furs at 1827 W.

Ald. Raymond Lopez, the ban’s author, hopes the move will stifle the “barbaric and inhumane” fur industry, and said existing furriers need to evolve. “We know we can transition away from ...

Ald. Raymond Lopez, the ban’s author, hopes the move will stifle the “barbaric and inhumane” fur industry, and said existing furriers need to evolve. “We know we can transition away from ...

The fur ban ordinance was an effort to fight animal cruelty, but opponents say it would have closed historic Chicago ...

CHICAGO — Chicago was founded by fur traders. Now, it might soon kick them out. An ordinance banning the sale of new fur products advanced in the City Council Tuesday, setting up a final vote as ...