Illinois Voters to Decide on 1% School Sales Tax Increase

Illinois voters are set to decide whether to approve a 1% increase in the sales tax for schools.

The question on the ballot

The measure would ask voters to approve a higher sales tax, with the increase tied to school funding. The question is described as a 1% sales-tax hike for schools.

What voters are deciding

A “yes” vote would support the proposed 1% increase. A “no” vote would reject it. The measure is presented to voters as a decision about whether to raise the sales tax for school purposes.

What remains important to check

Voters will need to review the official ballot language and election information for the measure. Those records establish the exact wording of the question and the process for casting a ballot.

The measure’s outcome will be determined by voters in the election. The reported issue concerns the proposed tax rate change and its stated connection to schools.