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On November 3, 2026, Tazewell County voters will decide on a proposed 1% County Schools Facility Tax<\/strong> \u2014 commonly known as the One-Cent Tax \u2014 to fund school facility improvements and safety upgrades across our public schools. School districts throughout the county have united to bring this measure to voters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, school districts in Tazewell County are asking voters to consider a 1% Illinois County Schools Facility Tax also known as a one-cent tax or sales tax. The one-cent tax would fund improvements to school facilities, creating safer, modern learning environments, while lessening the burden on homeowners by offering an alternative funding source for local schools.<\/span><\/p>

It\u2019s estimated nearly 60% of the one-cent tax revenue would be generated by visitors, commuters and non-residents of Tazewell County.<\/b> Items not currently subject to sales tax\u2013 such as groceries, medications, vehicles, farm equipment, and services\u2013 would not be taxed under this proposal.<\/span><\/p>

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How the Funds Will Be Used<\/b><\/h4>

By law, the revenue generated by the one-cent tax would be dedicated to:<\/span><\/p>