School District 124 — Issue Bonds (Cook County)

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What it does
Shall the Board of Education of Evergreen Park School District Number 124, Cook County, Illinois, build and equip a school building to replace the Central Middle School Building, including construction of secured entryways, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance measures, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning spaces, a gymnasium, and a storm shelter, and installation of safety and security systems, and technology infrastructure and equipment; improve the site thereof, including reconfiguration of parking lots and drop-off/pick-up zones; and issue its bonds to the amount of $68,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
A YES vote means
Evergreen Park School District 124 would issue $68,000,000 in bonds to build a new school replacing Central Middle School, with secure entries, ADA features, STEM spaces, a gym, a storm shelter, and parking and drop-off changes.
A NO vote means
Evergreen Park School District 124 would not issue these $68,000,000 in bonds.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the School District 124.

Background

Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 says its Board of Education unanimously approved putting a $68 million bond question on the November 3, 2026 ballot at its August meeting.

According to the district, the bonds would replace Central Middle School with a new building. The board reached the proposal after community engagement, a community task force, and a review of facility needs.

The district says state law bars it from advocating for or against the measure, and that it will share only factual information about needs, timing, plans and costs.

Put on the ballot by Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 Board of Education, unanimous, August 2026 meeting (per district announcement).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on School District 124 mean?
Evergreen Park School District 124 would issue $68,000,000 in bonds to build a new school replacing Central Middle School, with secure entries, ADA features, STEM spaces, a gym, a storm shelter, and parking and drop-off changes.
What does a NO vote on School District 124 mean?
Evergreen Park School District 124 would not issue these $68,000,000 in bonds.
How many votes does School District 124 need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on School District 124?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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