| Description: | Last day for filing petitions (must contain original sheets signed by voters and circulator) for referenda for the submission of questions of public policy (local). (10 ILCS 5/28-2(a), 28-6, 28-7) EXCEPTION: Proposition to create a political subdivision, referenda held under the provisions of Article IX of the Liquor Control Act and Section 18-120 of the Property Tax Code. NOTE: Petitions to initiate backdoor referenda must be filed under the deadline specified in the specific statute authorizing the referenda, but in no case later than 92 days prior to the ensuing election. |