Elmwood School District in western Peoria County and Knox County asked voters last week for an increase in the transportation levy for its schools. The measure would have provided an estimated $215,000 per year for the school system. It failed by a 69-to-31 percent vote. Elmwood Superintendent Joel Schmieg says the failed ballot initiative forces the district to seek alternative revenue measures.

Elmwood School District in western Peoria County and Knox County asked voters last week for an increase in the transportation levy for its schools. The measure would have provided an estimated $215,000 per year for the school system. It failed by a 69-to-31 percent vote. Elmwood Superintendent Joel Schmieg says the failed ballot initiative forces the district to seek alternative revenue measures.

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