Illinois judge rules to expedite appeal hearing on 'Bring Chicago Home' referendum before primary

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Illinois judge rules to expedite Chicago tax referendum appeal hearing
An Illinois judge ruled Wednesday to expedite an appeal hearing for the "Bring Chicago Home" tax referendum before the 2024 Illinois primary in March.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A state judge has agreed to speed up the city's appeal of a ruling blocking the "Bring Chicago Home" referendum.



In an order filed Wednesday, lawyers on both sides were told to have their arguments ready for next week.





On Monday, a formal ruling brought the fight over the referendum to a higher court.



The referendum asks voters to change the "real estate transfer tax" on home sales more than a million dollars.



A lower court judge ruled the question on the ballot vague and unconstitutional last week.



The City of Chicago and the Chicago Board of Elections hope to have a ruling prior to the primary election on March 19.



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