Money in Chicago news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Money in Chicago on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Cook County voters to decide on millionaires tax. Also: Illinois considers relaxing minimum lot size rules to improve housing affordability; Fulton Market development shifting focus from apartments toward office space.
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- Cook County voters will decide on proposed millionaires tax referendum next election.Chicago Tribune
- Illinois considers relaxing minimum lot size rules to improve housing affordability.Illinois Policy
- Fulton Market development shifting focus from apartments toward office space.Crain's Chicago Business
- Cook County millionaire tax would impose 3% levy on income over $1 million annually.NBC 5 Chicago
- Chicago ranked most competitive rental market nationwide, with tight vacancy rates.Mansion Global
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