The Brief
- Voters in multiple Illinois counties will decide on important issues ranging from tax policies to local government structure changes and public service funding.
- Referenda include decisions on video gaming cafes, property tax rates, government forms, and fire protection funding, offering voters a chance to impact key community services and local regulations.
- While some measures focus on specific towns or villages, others, like those in Kane and Will counties, could influence broader state policies, including public safety funding and property tax relief.
COOK COUNTY, Ill. – Voters across multiple Illinois counties will head to the polls on April 1 to cast their ballots on important referenda that could affect everything from tax policies to local government structures and public services.
The measures up for decision address a wide range of issues, including whether local governments should adopt new tax rates or change their governing systems.
Here’s a look at some of the referenda voters will consider:
Cook County
City of Blue Island
Video Gaming Cafes: Should the city limit the number of video gaming cafes?…