80% of Chicago Voters Say State Lawmakers Should Tax Millionaires

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Original Load Date Nov. 4, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/04/80-chicago-voters-say-state-lawmakers-should-tax-millionaires

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Nearly 80% of Chicago voters urged the Illinois General Assembly to impose a 3% surtax on those earning $1 million or more annually, an overwhelming result that will fuel efforts to overhaul Illinois’ tax system, according to unofficial results from the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. In a...