"Chicago Voters Reject 'Mansion Tax' for Homeless Services in Illinois Primary"

Chicago voters have rejected a proposed one-time real estate tax on properties over $1 million, intended to fund services for homeless people, in a blow to Mayor Brandon Johnson. The tax aimed to generate $100 million annually for homeless services, but faced opposition from real estate groups who argued it unfairly targeted commercial properties. Despite legal challenges, the Illinois Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal. Similar measures have been approved in other cities, including Los Angeles and Santa Fe, New Mexico.