Chicago Bans Corrupt Corporations from City Contracts | Chicago News

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 2m

Chicago’s mayor just dropped a bold new executive order shutting out corrupt corporations from city contracts — and it’s sending shockwaves through the corporate world. Companies caught in scandals like wage theft, discrimination, or shady ties to agencies like ICE face automatic five-year bans. The move demands radical transparency: firms must disclose diversity stats and all government contracts — including with controversial agencies — and certify they’ve never violated public integrity, even if no court conviction exists. Chicago’s first-of-its-kind task force will enforce these rules…