Illinois ballot questions 2026: What Chicago-area voters need to know

Summary

Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate. Many of the questions involve local governments, school districts, libraries, fire protection districts and other taxing bodies seeking approval to borrow millions of dollars for building repairs, infrastructure upgrades and new facilities. Others ask voters to approve property tax increases or new taxes to pay for services ranging from mental health programs to school…

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