Capitol Fax: Nine Chicago House members say they’ll vote against Lightfoot’s real estate transfer tax bill

Capitol Fax: Nine Chicago House members say they’ll vote against Lightfoot’s real estate transfer tax bill

With Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot already facing formidable odds in her quest to convince the Illinois Legislature to approve an increase in the city’s Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), nine state lawmakers said Tuesday they’re not prepared to vote for the measure unless it includes funds dedicated to alleviating homelessness.