Ballot referendums seen as retaliation against Illinois county auditors – Center Square

According to Illinois law, in all counties containing less than 3 million and over 70,000 inhabitants there is created the office of county auditor. There are only 17 counties that fit into the population limitations, via referendum the Peoria county auditor was ousted by voters in 2022. If Champaign and McLean referendums pass, that leaves about 14 auditors statewide.