Illinois, property tax

Illinois voters OK advisory referendum seeking higher taxes on income over $1 million
In 2014, lawmakers put a similar advisory referendum on the ballot calling for state millionaires to pay 3% on income exceeding $1 million, with proceeds specifically earmarked for schools. Nearly two-thirds of voters on that question — 64% — backed the idea.
Illinois 2024 election results: Advisory question on property tax relief
The question asks if the state constitution should be amended to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1,000,000.
Illinois advisory questions on ‘millionaire’s tax,’ IVF coverage pass easily
Illinois voters approved three nonbinding ballot questions, including one asking whether the highest earners should be taxed to fund property tax relief.
Illinois voters approve the idea of raising taxes on income over $1 million
In Illinois, a non-binding referendum laying out a plan “to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1,000,000” and put the money toward cutting property taxes statewide — has won approval. The advisory referendum passed with around 60% of the vote .
Illinois voters approve an advisory referendum calling for higher taxes on income over $1 million
The measure calls for the creation of a 3% tax on individual income over $1 million to use to reduce the property tax burden.
Millionaire Tax Backed by Illinois Voters in Threat to Chicago
Illinois voters approved a nonbinding proposal to add an extra 3% levy on annual incomes of more than $1 million, which could fuel a new effort to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners.
“Millionaire’s tax” question wins approval from Illinois voters
The ballot asked if voters would support a 3 percent surcharge on incomes over $1 million to support property-tax relief.
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Illinois 2024 election results: Ranked choice voting referendum passes in Peoria Township
The advisory referendum asks if the state of Illinois should implement ranked-choice voting in statewide elections.
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Illinois voters give stamp of approval on three nonbinding referendums
Illinois voters got to weigh in on three nonbinding referendums ... state legislators now have a better understanding of ...
Illinois 2024 election results: Ballot question on reproductive care coverage
Illinois voters will be deciding Tuesday whether or not to advise state officials to support a measure that would solidify ...
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Election: Referendum for new Prairie Central grade school fails
A small portion of Ford County falls within the Prairie Central school district, but the Ford County Clerk did not provided ...
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Access to IVF in Illinois is unequal. A ballot referendum could help change that.
A WBEZ analysis found almost all Illinois babies born in 2023 with the help of fertility treatments had moms with private ...
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Illinois voters approve advisory measure expanding coverage for IVF treatments
Illinois voters have accepted an advisory referendum on expanding health insurance plans that cover pregnancy benefits to ...
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Seven Illinois counties vote in favor of secession, splitting from Cook County
Illinois voters who support the referendums argue that Chicago and Cook County voters hold an oversized sway in policies ...