NewsThe Center Square — IllinoisJune 30, 2026United States
Ethics complaint alleges school district used tax money for referendum campaign
An ethics complaint filed by Americans for Prosperity Illinois alleges that Community Consolidated School District 15 improperly used public tax dollars to fund a campaign for a $93 million bond referendum in 2022. The complaint claims the district paid a consulting firm, Beyond Your Base, for campaign-related services, potentially violating state laws against using public resources for political advocacy.
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The investigation could determine if school districts are legally permitted to use public funds to hire consultants for promoting tax-increase referendums, impacting how future school bond campaigns are financed and managed in Illinois.
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