{"id":2,"date":"2025-01-22T20:48:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/april1cent.info\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:00:09","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2\" class=\"elementor elementor-2\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9fcc22 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c9fcc22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-755f7f0 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"755f7f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b6d114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b6d114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_Referendum_Logo_2026_3940x3940-1536x1536.png\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-596\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_Referendum_Logo_2026_3940x3940-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_Referendum_Logo_2026_3940x3940-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_Referendum_Logo_2026_3940x3940-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_Referendum_Logo_2026_3940x3940-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_Referendum_Logo_2026_3940x3940-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_Referendum_Logo_2026_3940x3940-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/elementor\/thumbs\/Tazewell_Referendum_Logo_2026_3940x3940-scaled-rod8j5jog9lvosqrop9yve02t99q8xqgw1jt0f2fyc.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3e6b07 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3e6b07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f12dada elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f12dada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When Tazewell County residents shop or dine in neighboring counties, your money helps fund local schools thanks to a 1% County School Facilities Tax. This November, voters will decide if that same tax can help improve Tazewell schools.<\/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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01e3837 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"01e3837\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b663b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2b663b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a341fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a341fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9558cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"b9558cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"funds\"><\/div>\n\t\t\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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8fd166 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d8fd166\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cfb3568 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cfb3568\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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><h4 style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #780000;\"><b>Where Revenue Would Come From<\/b><\/span><\/h4><p style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It\u2019s estimated <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\">nearly 60%<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> of the one-cent tax revenue would be generated by <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\">visitors, commuters and non-residents of Tazewell County.<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> 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><h4 style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><span style=\"color: #780000;\"><b>How the Funds Would be Used<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h4><p style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-family: inherit;\">By law, the revenue generated by the one-cent tax would be dedicated to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facility improvements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as roof repairs, energy efficiency updates, renovations, durable equipment, and new school buildings<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safety and security improvements, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including fire prevention<\/span><b>, life safety measures, school resource officers, and mental health services<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paying off facility bonds and\/or providing protection against possible future property tax increases.<\/b><\/li><\/ul><div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div><div><h4 style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #780000;\"><b>Local Control over Funds<\/b><\/span><\/h4><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved, Tazewell County would maintain <strong>local control<\/strong> of how the funds are distributed and utilized. Each school district in Tazewell County would receive funding based on the number of students enrolled and decide how to allocate funds to meet their school community\u2019s needs. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A breakdown of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1zHdExVdC1M-fln6Hyi_pB2qltQBRuUzVsAKPLuIWk5k\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">estimated revenue for local districts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available to view.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d5cfa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62d5cfa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element 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url(https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_District_North-Pekin_102-scaled.png);\"><\/div>\n    <figcaption>\n       \n      <div class=\"uc_title uc_title_hover\"><div>North Pekin District 102<\/div><\/div> \n      <p class=\"uc_paragraph\"><\/p>\n      <a  \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.dist102.org\"  ><\/a>\n    <\/figcaption>\t\t\t\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n      \n <!-- banner -->\n<!-- end Banner Hover Effects -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0734a74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects\" data-id=\"0734a74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Banner Hover Effects -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Banner Hover Effects *\/\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_0734a74.uc_hover_effect_ideas{\n  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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Banner Hover Effects -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Banner Hover Effects *\/\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_48e5d6f.uc_hover_effect_ideas{\n  \tbackground: #FFFFFF00;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_48e5d6f figcaption\n{\n  font-style:initial;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_hover_effect_ideas\" id=\"uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_48e5d6f\">\n  <figure class=\"effect-20\">\n    <div class=\"uc_banner_image height\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_District_Pekin_108-scaled.png);\"><\/div>\n    <figcaption>\n       \n      <div class=\"uc_title uc_title_hover\"><div>Pekin Public Schools District 108<\/div><\/div> \n      <p class=\"uc_paragraph\"><\/p>\n      <a  \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.pekin.net\"  ><\/a>\n    <\/figcaption>\t\t\t\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n      \n <!-- banner -->\n<!-- end Banner Hover Effects -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2cfdb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects\" data-id=\"f2cfdb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Banner Hover Effects -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Banner Hover Effects *\/\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_f2cfdb1.uc_hover_effect_ideas{\n  \tbackground: #FFFFFF00;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_f2cfdb1 figcaption\n{\n  font-style:initial;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_hover_effect_ideas\" id=\"uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_f2cfdb1\">\n  <figure class=\"effect-20\">\n    <div class=\"uc_banner_image height\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_District_Robein_Rockets-scaled.png);\"><\/div>\n    <figcaption>\n       \n      <div class=\"uc_title uc_title_hover\"><div>Robein District 85<\/div><\/div> \n      <p class=\"uc_paragraph\"><\/p>\n      <a  \n          href=\"http:\/\/www.robein.org\"  ><\/a>\n    <\/figcaption>\t\t\t\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n      \n <!-- banner -->\n<!-- end Banner Hover Effects -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aea09b elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects\" data-id=\"3aea09b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Banner Hover Effects -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Banner Hover Effects *\/\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_3aea09b.uc_hover_effect_ideas{\n  \tbackground: #FFFFFF00;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_3aea09b figcaption\n{\n  font-style:initial;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_hover_effect_ideas\" id=\"uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_3aea09b\">\n  <figure class=\"effect-20\">\n    <div class=\"uc_banner_image height\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_District_Spring-Lake_606-scaled.png);\"><\/div>\n    <figcaption>\n       \n      <div class=\"uc_title uc_title_hover\"><div>Spring Lake Elementary 606<\/div><\/div> \n      <p class=\"uc_paragraph\"><\/p>\n      <a  \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.springlake606.org\"  ><\/a>\n    <\/figcaption>\t\t\t\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n      \n <!-- banner -->\n<!-- end Banner Hover Effects -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39807fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects\" data-id=\"39807fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Banner Hover Effects -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Banner Hover Effects *\/\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_39807fe.uc_hover_effect_ideas{\n  \tbackground: #FFFFFF00;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_39807fe figcaption\n{\n  font-style:initial;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_hover_effect_ideas\" id=\"uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_39807fe\">\n  <figure class=\"effect-20\">\n    <div class=\"uc_banner_image height\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_District_Tremont_702-scaled.png);\"><\/div>\n    <figcaption>\n       \n      <div class=\"uc_title uc_title_hover\"><div>Tremont CUSD 702<\/div><\/div> \n      <p class=\"uc_paragraph\"><\/p>\n      <a  \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.tremont702.net\"  ><\/a>\n    <\/figcaption>\t\t\t\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n      \n <!-- banner -->\n<!-- end Banner Hover Effects -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-504fdd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects\" data-id=\"504fdd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Banner Hover Effects -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Banner Hover Effects *\/\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_504fdd4.uc_hover_effect_ideas{\n  \tbackground: #FFFFFF00;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_504fdd4 figcaption\n{\n  font-style:initial;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_hover_effect_ideas\" id=\"uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_504fdd4\">\n  <figure class=\"effect-20\">\n    <div class=\"uc_banner_image height\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell_District_Washington_52-scaled.png);\"><\/div>\n    <figcaption>\n       \n      <div class=\"uc_title uc_title_hover\"><div>Washington Grade School District 52<\/div><\/div> \n      <p class=\"uc_paragraph\"><\/p>\n      <a  \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.d52schools.com\"  ><\/a>\n    <\/figcaption>\t\t\t\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n      \n <!-- banner -->\n<!-- end Banner Hover Effects -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b008c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects\" data-id=\"4b008c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Banner Hover Effects -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Banner Hover Effects *\/\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_4b008c0.uc_hover_effect_ideas{\n  \tbackground: #FFFFFF00;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_4b008c0 figcaption\n{\n  font-style:initial;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_hover_effect_ideas\" id=\"uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_4b008c0\">\n  <figure class=\"effect-20\">\n    <div class=\"uc_banner_image height\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/South_Pekin_Grade_School_IL.png);\"><\/div>\n    <figcaption>\n       \n      <div class=\"uc_title uc_title_hover\"><div>South Pekin 137<\/div><\/div> \n      <p class=\"uc_paragraph\"><\/p>\n      <a  \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.spgs.net\"  ><\/a>\n    <\/figcaption>\t\t\t\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n      \n <!-- banner -->\n<!-- end Banner Hover Effects -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8b9334 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects\" data-id=\"f8b9334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_uc_banner_hover_effects.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Banner Hover Effects -->\n\n<style>\/* widget: Banner Hover Effects *\/\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_f8b9334.uc_hover_effect_ideas{\n  \tbackground: #FFFFFF00;\n}\n\n#uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_f8b9334 figcaption\n{\n  font-style:initial;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"uc_hover_effect_ideas\" id=\"uc_uc_banner_hover_effects_elementor_f8b9334\">\n  <figure class=\"effect-20\">\n    <div class=\"uc_banner_image height\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pekin-Community-High-School-District-303-Logo.png);\"><\/div>\n    <figcaption>\n       \n      <div class=\"uc_title uc_title_hover\"><div>Pekin Community High School District 303<\/div><\/div> \n      <p class=\"uc_paragraph\"><\/p>\n      <a  \n          href=\"https:\/\/www.pekinhigh.net\"  ><\/a>\n    <\/figcaption>\t\t\t\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n      \n <!-- banner -->\n<!-- end Banner Hover Effects -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33250a6c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33250a6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b088bfe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b088bfe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8541f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8541f9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"support\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e8e63e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e8e63e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reducing the Reliance of Property Taxes to Fund our Schools<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-372d7b18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"372d7b18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every county that surrounds Tazewell already has a sales tax that supports its schools, as well as a majority of counties in Illinois. When Tazewell County residents shop and dine in these counties, they are supporting those local schools.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved, this would provide an additional revenue sources that moves the burden away from property tax payers. Nearly 60% of that new revenue source would come from visitors, not county residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The funds would be distributed equally according to the number of students enrolled in each district, and each district\u2019s Board of Education would decide how to allocate the funding within the state\u2019s guidelines.<\/span><\/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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e0efbed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e0efbed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bad55eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bad55eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell-County-Map-V2_3000x3000-1536x1536.png\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-630\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell-County-Map-V2_3000x3000-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell-County-Map-V2_3000x3000-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell-County-Map-V2_3000x3000-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell-County-Map-V2_3000x3000-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell-County-Map-V2_3000x3000-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell-County-Map-V2_3000x3000-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aef7206 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aef7206\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-834ab9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"834ab9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #780000;\"><b>Items Not Taxed Under This Proposal<\/b><\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groceries<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription medications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicles (cars, trucks, boats)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional\/Personal Services (haircut, accounting, legal, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wholesale purchases<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The One-Cent Tax applies only to purchases currently subject to Illinois sales tax. Example purchases include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee at Starbucks ($5) = <strong>5 cents<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptop at Best Buy ($500) = <strong>$5.00<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirt at Target ($20) = <strong>20 cents<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7aec0c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d7aec0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e89d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b3e89d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9d7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4e9d7a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5ef840 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5ef840\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2246676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2246676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ballot Question<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb0decd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb0decd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cShall a retailers\u2019 occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred to as a \u201csales tax\u201d) be imposed in The County of Tazewell, Illinois, at a rate of 1% to be used exclusively for school facility purposes, school resource officers, and mental health professionals?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br \/><\/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<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4298e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4298e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8490b65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8490b65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7339516a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7339516a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12e2493f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12e2493f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Below are some frequently asked questions and answers to provide residents with more information about the one-cent tax referendum on November 3rd.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588c37cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"588c37cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-588c37cf\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"588c37cf\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-a-county-schools-facility-sales-tax-csft-or-one-cent-tax\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1481\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is a County Schools Facility Sales Tax (CSFT) or One-Cent Tax?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1481\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-a-county-schools-facility-sales-tax-csft-or-one-cent-tax\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Illinois County Schools Facility Sales Tax (CSFT) is a 1% sales tax option, commonly known as a one-cent tax, available to Illinois voters since 2007. If approved, it can shift funding for school facilities from property taxes to sales tax (Public Act 97-0542). Since 2007, nearly 60% of Illinois counties have approved a CSFT, including surrounding counties such as McLean, Peoria, Woodford, Fulton and Mason.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If approved, one cent per dollar spent would be applied to qualifying purchases made within the county to support public schools and offer property tax relief. For example, on a $1.00 purchase, one cent would be added to the price for qualifying purchases. Items that are not currently taxed under Illinois law, are not taxed under the County Schools Facility Tax.<\/span><\/p><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-much-the-one-cent-tax-will-cost\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1482\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How much the one-cent tax will cost?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1482\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-much-the-one-cent-tax-will-cost\"><p>Here are some examples of what the one-cent tax would cost on common, qualifying purchases:<\/p><ul><li>A coffee at Starbucks $5 = <strong>.05 cents<\/strong><\/li><li>Laptop at Best Buy $500 = <strong>$5.00<\/strong><\/li><li>Book purchase on Amazon $5 = <strong>5 cents<\/strong><\/li><li>T-shirt at Target $20 = <strong>20 cents<\/strong><\/li><li>Bag of apples at Kroger $5 = <strong>No increase<\/strong><\/li><li>Medicine = <strong>No increase<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"if-approved-how-will-the-funds-be-used\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1483\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">If approved, how will the funds be used?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1483\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"if-approved-how-will-the-funds-be-used\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The revenue generated from this one-cent tax would provide:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Facility maintenance and upgrades: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintaining and improving our school facilities is crucial for creating an optimal learning environment. Funds can be used for necessary repairs and upgrades to school buildings and facilities, including HVAC systems, parking lots, and other general maintenance. These improvements ensure that our schools remain safe, up to code, and equipped to meet the needs of today\u2019s students.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><b>Safety and security needs and supports:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The safety of our students, staff, and visitors is a top priority for our schools. The revenue raised through this tax can directly support school security needs, such as surveillance systems, secure entry points, and School Resource Officers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supporting students academically, socially and emotionally is also key to their success. This additional revenue can help expand access to mental health professionals and resources for students that may need extra support to thrive. These items help ensure that our students and staff are in a safe and supportive environment, which is essential for learning and well-being.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Reduce reliance of property taxes to fund schools:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> If approved, the revenue generated from this one-cent tax will provide an alternative source of funding for schools, reducing the reliance on property taxes. Unlike property taxes, which primarily impact homeowners, this one-cent tax would apply to qualifying purchases throughout the county. This option helps fund critical improvements for schools while easing the financial burden on property owners. This broadens the tax base to include visitors, non-residents and renters who shop in the county, offering a more equal way to support public schools.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-happens-if-this-question-fails\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1484\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What happens if this question fails?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1484\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-happens-if-this-question-fails\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Projects will be delayed with repair and maintenance costs likely increasing. School districts will be faced with seeking alternative options, such as property tax increases, to fund essential facility improvements and safety and security needs.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"why-are-school-districts-asking-voters-now\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1485\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why are school districts asking voters now?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1485\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"why-are-school-districts-asking-voters-now\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">School leaders understand tax payers are under pressure from increasing property tax rates and cost of living expenses. At the same time, school districts across Illinois are also facing financial challenges due to rising operational costs, aging facilities, and increased safety, security, and support needs for students. Many schools across Tazewell County are facing critical facility needs as schools built in different eras require significant updates to meet safety and learning standards.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The proposed 1% sales tax would help raise an estimated <strong>$22 million<\/strong> annually for school districts, with <strong>nearly 60%<\/strong> of the funds coming from people who live outside of Tazewell County. This would prevent needing to possibly raise property taxes, while providing some relief by lessening the burden on local property tax payers.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-can-be-taxed\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1486\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What can be taxed?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1486\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" aria-labelledby=\"what-can-be-taxed\"><p>Only items that are currently subject to sales tax will be subject to the CSFT. Some items are exempt from CSFT.<\/p><p>Example purchases that would be taxed include:<\/p><ul><li>Coffee at Starbucks ($5) = <strong>5 cents<\/strong><\/li><li>Laptop at Best Buy ($500) = <strong>60 cents<\/strong><\/li><li>T-shirt at Target ($20) = <strong>20 cents<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-items-are-not-taxed-under-the-county-schools-facility-tax\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1487\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What items are not taxed under the County Schools Facility Tax?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1487\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" aria-labelledby=\"what-items-are-not-taxed-under-the-county-schools-facility-tax\"><p>Items that are not currently taxed under Illinois law, are not taxed under the County Schools Facility Tax. Items not subject to the one-cent tax include:<\/p><ul><li>Groceries<\/li><li>Over the counter medicine and prescription drugs<\/li><li>Cars, trucks, ATV\u2019s boats, RV\u2019s, mobile homes<\/li><li>Farm equipment, parts, inputs<\/li><li>Services (accounting, legal, etc.)<\/li><li>Wholesale level purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-can-revenue-not-be-used\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1488\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How can revenue not be used?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1488\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" aria-labelledby=\"how-can-revenue-not-be-used\"><p>Funds from the one-cent tax may not be used for staff salaries and benefits*, instructional supplies, books, computers, buses, or other operating expenses.<\/p><p><em>(*Recent changes in Illinois CSFT allow schools to use these funds only for salaries\/benefits for School Resource Officers and\/or Mental Health Professionals)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"who-decides-how-funds-are-used-to-support-each-school-district\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1489\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Who decides how funds are used to support each school district?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1489\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" aria-labelledby=\"who-decides-how-funds-are-used-to-support-each-school-district\"><p>Revenues from this sales tax would remain under <strong>local control<\/strong>, not state control. Each school district\u2019s Board of Education determines how to allocate the funding within the state\u2019s guidelines.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"if-approved-will-every-school-district-in-tazewell-county-benefit\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-14810\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">If approved, will every school district in Tazewell County benefit?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-14810\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" aria-labelledby=\"if-approved-will-every-school-district-in-tazewell-county-benefit\"><p>Yes. Every school district in the county will benefit. The one-cent tax revenue will be collected from all cities and townships in the county and distributed to school districts based upon student enrollment.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-is-the-revenue-distributed\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-14811\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How is the revenue distributed?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-14811\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" aria-labelledby=\"how-is-the-revenue-distributed\"><p>Revenue is distributed based upon the number of students living in the county and attending public schools, regardless of which school they attend.<\/p><div id=\"footable_parent_620\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"620\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Tazewell County Sales Tax Calculation.csv\"            id=\"footable_620\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_3862670324_620\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_620 ninja_table_unique_id_3862670324_620 ui table  ninja_search_right nt_type_legacy_table selectable celled striped ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_tazewellcounty \">School District<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_ninja_column_2 \">Students Residing in Tazewell County<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_ninja_column_3 \">Payment Breakdown<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_ninja_column_4 \">School Percentage<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"73\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_73\">\n            <td>District 50<\/td><td>549<\/td><td>$648,654<\/td><td>2.92%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"74\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_74\">\n            <td>Central 51<\/td><td>1269<\/td><td>$1,499,347<\/td><td>6.75%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"75\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_75\">\n            <td>Washington 52<\/td><td>808<\/td><td>$954,667<\/td><td>4.30%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"76\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_76\">\n            <td>Creve Coeur 76<\/td><td>427<\/td><td>$504,509<\/td><td>2.27%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"77\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_77\">\n            <td>Robein 85<\/td><td>138<\/td><td>$163,050<\/td><td>0.73%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"78\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_78\">\n            <td>East Peoria 86<\/td><td>1387<\/td><td>$1,638,767<\/td><td>7.38%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"79\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_79\">\n            <td>Rankin 98<\/td><td>201<\/td><td>$237,485<\/td><td>1.07%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"80\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_80\">\n            <td>NPMH 102<\/td><td>459<\/td><td>$542,317<\/td><td>2.44%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"81\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_81\">\n            <td>Pekin 108<\/td><td>3115<\/td><td>$3,680,431<\/td><td>16.58%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"82\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_82\">\n            <td>South Pekin 137<\/td><td>186<\/td><td>$219,763<\/td><td>0.99%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"83\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_83\">\n            <td>Pekin 303<\/td><td>1724<\/td><td>$2,036,938<\/td><td>9.18%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"84\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_84\">\n            <td>WCHS 308<\/td><td>1353<\/td><td>$1,598,595<\/td><td>7.20%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"85\" class=\"ninja_table_row_12 nt_row_id_85\">\n            <td>EP 309<\/td><td>845<\/td><td>$998,383<\/td><td>4.50%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"86\" class=\"ninja_table_row_13 nt_row_id_86\">\n            <td>Spring Lake 606<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>$64,984<\/td><td>0.29%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"87\" class=\"ninja_table_row_14 nt_row_id_87\">\n            <td>Deer Creek &#8211; Mackinaw 701<\/td><td>896<\/td><td>$1,058,641<\/td><td>4.77%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"88\" class=\"ninja_table_row_15 nt_row_id_88\">\n            <td>Tremont 702<\/td><td>859<\/td><td>$1,014,925<\/td><td>4.57%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"89\" class=\"ninja_table_row_16 nt_row_id_89\">\n            <td>Delavan 703<\/td><td>359<\/td><td>$424,165<\/td><td>1.91%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"90\" class=\"ninja_table_row_17 nt_row_id_90\">\n            <td>Morton 709<\/td><td>3228<\/td><td>$3,813,943<\/td><td>17.18%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"91\" class=\"ninja_table_row_18 nt_row_id_91\">\n            <td>Hartsburg Emden 21<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>0.00%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"92\" class=\"ninja_table_row_19 nt_row_id_92\">\n            <td>Illini Central 189<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>$20,086<\/td><td>0.09%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"93\" class=\"ninja_table_row_20 nt_row_id_93\">\n            <td>Midwest Central 191<\/td><td>343<\/td><td>$405,261<\/td><td>1.83%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"94\" class=\"ninja_table_row_21 nt_row_id_94\">\n            <td>Olympia 16<\/td><td>510<\/td><td>$602,575<\/td><td>2.71%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"95\" class=\"ninja_table_row_22 nt_row_id_95\">\n            <td>Germantown 69<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>0.00%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"96\" class=\"ninja_table_row_23 nt_row_id_96\">\n            <td>Metamora High 122<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>0.00%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"97\" class=\"ninja_table_row_24 nt_row_id_97\">\n            <td>Eureka 140<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>$73,254<\/td><td>0.33%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"100\" class=\"ninja_table_row_25 nt_row_id_100\">\n            <td>Totals<\/td><td>18,790<\/td><td>$22,200,739<\/td><td>100.00%<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"will-revenue-be-generated-from-people-who-live-outside-of-tazewell-county-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"12\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-14812\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Will revenue be generated from people who live outside of Tazewell County? <\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-14812\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" aria-labelledby=\"will-revenue-be-generated-from-people-who-live-outside-of-tazewell-county-\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Revenue will be generated from people who live outside of Tazewell County. Any person who is visiting or traveling through the county and makes a purchase that qualifies would contribute to the revenue for local schools. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is estimated that <strong>nearly 60%<\/strong> of all purchases in Tazewell County are made by non-residents. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, not all of the remaining 40% of purchases are made by property owners in this county\u2013 This one-cent tax would allow non-property owners to help support local schools, reducing some of the financial burden on property owners.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-does-the-proposed-one-cent-tax-for-tazewell-county-compare-to-surrounding-counties\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"13\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-14813\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How does the proposed one-cent tax for Tazewell County compare to surrounding counties?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-14813\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"13\" aria-labelledby=\"how-does-the-proposed-one-cent-tax-for-tazewell-county-compare-to-surrounding-counties\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If approved, Tazewell County will join all of its neighboring counties that are investing in their schools through a CSFT.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tazewellforstudents.stagerview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tazewell-County-Map-V2_300x300_150dpi.png\" alt=\"tazewell-county\" \/><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-ballot-question\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"14\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-14814\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the ballot question?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-14814\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"14\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-ballot-question\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shall a retailers\u2019 occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred to as a sales tax) be imposed in The County of Tazewell, Illinois, at a rate of 1% to be used exclusively for school facility purposes, school resource officers, and mental health professionals?<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"when-and-how-do-i-vote\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"15\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-14815\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">When and how do I vote?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-14815\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"15\" aria-labelledby=\"when-and-how-do-i-vote\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Early voting is available starting September 24. For details about how to vote, including voting locations and how to register, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elections.il.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.elections.il.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-can-i-learn-more\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"16\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-14816\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How can I learn more?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-alt-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zM212 140v116h-70.9c-10.7 0-16.1 13-8.5 20.5l114.9 114.3c4.7 4.7 12.2 4.7 16.9 0l114.9-114.3c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H300V140c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-64c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-14816\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"16\" aria-labelledby=\"how-can-i-learn-more\"><p>To learn more, contact your local school district by visiting their website or attend an upcoming informational meeting.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\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<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9883ed3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9883ed3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-171be7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"171be7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Resources\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7c8a33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7c8a33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Resources<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92bc786 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92bc786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the April 1, 2025 election approaches, we\u2019re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. 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Early voting is available at different locations based on your residency in Tazewell County.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Tazewell County Election Authorities<\/b><\/h5><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazewell-il.gov\/countyclerkrecorder\"><b>Tazewell County Clerk&#8217;s Office<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> manages elections for all areas of the county<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><b><br \/>Early In-Person Voting for Tazewell County<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents of Tazewell County can vote early at the Tazewell County Clerk\u2019s Office, located at:<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mckenzie Building<br \/>11 S. 4th Street, 2nd Fl. Suite 203 (Recorders Suite 124)<br \/>Pekin, IL<\/p><h5><b>Vote Early by Mail<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents can also vote early by mail. To vote by mail:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit a Vote By Mail Online Application, OR<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print the mail-in form and mail it to the appropriate election office.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call your local election office to request a Vote by Mail Application pre-printed with your voter information,\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit your designated election office to complete the form in person.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>For more details to vote by mail, follow the links based on your residency:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tazewell-il.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Application-for-Vote-By-Mail-Ballot-A-7.pdf\">Vote by mail for Tazewell County residents<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h5><b>Register to Vote and Cast Your Ballot<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not registered to vote, you can register and vote at the early voting locations. 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