CHICAGO (WLS) -- The pushback continues to pile up against Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax in his city budget proposal .

Now, another leading business group is sounding the alarm and the restaurant industry is also expressing concerns.

Mayor Johnson touted the head tax as a corporate investment in public safety. But the pressure is now ramping up on City Hall to reject it and find the revenue or savings somewhere else.

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Lunchtime in the West Loop was bustling with foot traffic on Wednesday, a good sign for downtown restaurants and businesses.

"Downtown Loop right now is quite vibrant, and it's getting better every day," said Scott Weiner, co-owner of the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group.

However, with the mayor lo

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