The Chicago City Council approved the 2025 budget and a management agreement for Special Service Area (SSA) #21-2016, encompassing the Lincoln Square neighborhood. The ordinance authorizes a total requested tax levy of $403,484 to fund a range of services aimed at enhancing the commercial district's vitality. The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is designated as the Service Provider, responsible for administering the funds and programs. Key services outlined in the budget include customer attraction, public way aesthetics like landscaping and holiday decor, business development support, and public safety initiatives. This decision allows the city to levy and collect taxes from properties within the SSA boundaries to fund these supplemental services.