Sales Tax Hike Possible With Mental Health Tax Board Referendum

The primary election is on Tuesday and early voting is currently underway across the Chicago area. While there are not many contested races in McHenry County, voters will be asked to vote yes or no on the Mental Health Board tax. Here's how it will appear on McHenry County voters' ballots: If voters approve the measure, the Mental Health Board will no longer be funded by a property tax levy. That levy most recently totaled $10.975 million. If the referendum is approved, the levy would be nixed on Nov. 30....