Did you know? The proposed County Schools Facility Sales Tax only applies to items that are currently subject to Illinois sales tax.

Here’s what won’t be taxed:

•Groceries

•Prescription medications

•Vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, RVs, mobile homes)

•Farm equipment, parts, and inputs

•Personal/professional services (haircuts, accounting, legal services, etc.)

•Wholesale purchases

What will be taxed? Only items that are currently taxed under Illinois law. For example:

•Prepared foods (restaurants)

•Retail purchases (clothing, electronics, etc.)

•Online sales

If approved, this tax would help fund facility upgrades and improvements as well as mental health supports for students. Learn more about this referendum by attending our upcoming community meeting, visiting tazewellonecent.info, or contacting us directly!