Tax increase referendum awaiting approval of school districts

TOLONO – In October 2007 Illinois lawmakers passed legislation allowing school districts to propose a sales tax increase in their counties – with one stipulation – that the revenue be used for school construction projects.

Unit 7 Superintendent Michael Shonk told school board members Wednesday that the tax increase could be a good way to help Champaign County children.

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