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Richland School District 88A Referendum: Property Tax Limiting Rate Increase

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Richland School District 88A Referendum: Property Tax Limiting Rate Increase
Failed with 43.3% yes, Shaw Local reported.Shaw Local, “Richland District 88A school referendum fails, administration says ‘difficult decisions’ ahead”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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Richland School District 88A Referendum: Property Tax Limiting Rate Increase was a ballot question for a local jurisdiction in Will County on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Advisory or binding referendum on the November 3, 2026 ballot in the affected precincts, per the Will County Clerk's referenda list.

As of November 4, 2026, Shaw Local reported that Richland School District 88A Referendum: Property Tax Limiting Rate Increase failed with 43.31% yes; the result is unofficial until Illinois certifies it on December 4.

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