Fur ban advances in Chicago; furriers warn it would end their businesses

Experts warn 'ticking time bomb' fur trade must end to prevent future pandemics

People are being told that the fur trade not only sees animals suffering in filthy farms but they are also the breeding grounds for deadly new viruses that can jump to humans

Chicago fur ban advances in City Council, furriers warn it would end their businesses – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

After the License and Consumer Protection Committee approved the ordinance, Ald. Matt O’Shea predicted the ban would only shift existing fur sales to Chicago suburbs. “We need to do more to attract businesses, to support the businesses we have,” he said.

Chicago moves toward going fur-free

Cherry Tebyanian’s Andriana Furs store in Beverly survived the civil unrest that devolved into massive looting after the 2020 murder of George Floyds.She managed to stay in business, even after an angry mob smashed windows and walked out with armloads of mink, fox and other valuable fur coats.Now, the store at 2201 W. 95th St. that Tebyanian has poured her heart and soul into for decades could be forced to overcome an even bigger challenge: A Ch…

Fur ban advances in Chicago; furriers warn it would end their businesses

CHICAGO — Chicago was founded by fur traders. Now, it might soon kick them out.